# Comments: Replies, Reactions, Mentions, and Attachments

Source: https://help.testapp.io/comments/

Comments in TestApp.io let your team discuss releases and tasks directly in context. With threaded replies, emoji reactions, @mentions, and file attachments, you can keep conversations organized and actionable without leaving the platform.

## Where You Can Comment

Comments are available in two places:

- **Release detail pages**. Discuss a specific build, report issues, or confirm testing results directly on the release.
- **Task detail pages**. Collaborate on tasks by adding context, asking questions, or providing status updates.

To access either, navigate to the relevant release or task in your [TestApp.io portal](https://portal.testapp.io/) and scroll to the comments section.

## Adding a Comment

To add a comment:

1. Navigate to a release or task detail page.
2. Type your message in the comment box at the bottom of the page.
3. Click **Send** to post your comment.

Your comment appears immediately and is visible to all team members with access to the app. Comments also support markdown-like formatting, so you can use bold, italics, lists, and code snippets to structure your messages clearly.

## Threaded Replies

Keep discussions organized by replying directly to a specific comment instead of posting a new top-level message.

1. Find the comment you want to respond to.
2. Click **Reply** beneath it.
3. Type your response and send.

Your reply appears nested under the original comment, creating a clear thread. This is especially useful when multiple conversations are happening on the same release or task. threads prevent discussions from getting tangled.

## Emoji Reactions

Sometimes a full reply is not necessary. Emoji reactions let you quickly acknowledge a comment without adding noise to the conversation.

1. Hover over or tap a comment.
2. Click the **reaction icon**.
3. Select an emoji.

Reactions appear beneath the comment, similar to how reactions work on GitHub. They are a lightweight way to signal agreement, approval, or acknowledgement. Multiple team members can react to the same comment, and you can see who reacted by hovering over the emoji.

## @Mentions

Need to pull a specific teammate into a discussion? Use @mentions to notify them directly.

1. In the comment box, type **@** followed by your teammate's name.
2. Select the correct person from the dropdown that appears.
3. Finish your message and send.

The mentioned teammate receives a notification, ensuring they see your message even if they are not actively watching the page. This is particularly useful for:

- Asking a developer to investigate a bug found during testing.
- Requesting a QA lead to review a release before distribution.
- Flagging a blocker for a project manager's attention.

## Attachments

Attach files directly to your comments to share evidence, context, or supporting materials.

1. Click the **attachment icon** in the comment box.
2. Select one or more files from your device. screenshots, documents, or videos.
3. Add any text to accompany the attachment, then send.

Image attachments display an **inline preview** directly in the comment, so teammates can see screenshots without downloading them. Other file types appear as downloadable links.

Common use cases for attachments include:

- Screenshots of bugs or UI issues found during testing.
- Screen recordings showing how to reproduce a problem.
- Design documents or specification files for reference.

## Tips for Effective Commenting

- **Use @mentions for urgent items:** If something needs immediate attention, mention the responsible person rather than hoping they check the page.
- **Use reactions for acknowledgements:** A thumbs-up reaction says "I have seen this" without adding another comment to scroll through.
- **Keep threads focused:** Start a new top-level comment for a new topic rather than extending an unrelated thread.
- **Attach visual evidence:** A screenshot is often clearer than a written description. Use attachments to reduce back-and-forth.

> **Tip:** These features are also available in the [TestApp.io mobile app](https://help.testapp.io/mobile-app-getting-started/) ([iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testapp-io/id1518972541) / [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=testapp.io)). Testers can install builds, manage tasks, and submit feedback with attachments directly from their phone.

## Related Articles

- [Activity Feed: Track Everything in Real-Time](https://help.testapp.io/activity-feed/)
- [Task Management](https://help.testapp.io/task-management/)
- [Blocker Tracking](https://help.testapp.io/blocker-tracking/)

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