Overview of Suggestions and Comments in Articles
When working on articles, suggestions function similarly to "track changes" in word processing software. Users can propose edits, which may then be accepted or rejected by others. Comments are a separate feature that allows users to leave feedback or notes on specific parts of an article.
- Suggestions allow collaborative editing by proposing changes.
- Comments provide a way to discuss or clarify content.
Example of a Suggestion (i.e. Track Changes)
Example of a Comment
Background
While suggestions help teams collaborate by allowing members to propose changes, the system does not keep a record of which suggestions have been accepted or rejected. This means there is no way to review a complete history of all accepted or rejected suggestions for an article.
- There is no historical log of accepted or rejected suggestions.
- Once a suggestion is accepted or rejected, it cannot be reviewed later.
Tracking Comments
Comments made using the dedicated comment feature are stored and can be reviewed, even after they are resolved. This allows users to reference past discussions or feedback related to the article.
- Comments are stored and can be reviewed after resolution.
- Resolved comments remain accessible for future reference.
Why It Matters
Understanding the difference between suggestions and comments, and what is tracked, helps teams manage collaboration and feedback effectively. Relying on comments for important discussions ensures that feedback is preserved for future reference.
- Use comments for feedback that needs to be tracked or referenced later.
- Be aware that accepted or rejected suggestions are not stored for future review.
Key Terms
Suggestion: A proposed change to an article, similar to tracked changes.
Accepted/Rejected Suggestion: The outcome when a proposed change is either incorporated into the article or dismissed.
Comment: A note or feedback left on an article, often used for discussion or clarification.
- Accepted and rejected suggestions refer to the status of proposed edits.
- Comments are separate from suggestions and are tracked differently.