How do I add comments to Notion pages?

Adding comments to Notion pages requires at least "Can comment" permissions and follows three distinct methods depending on where you want to place your feedback. You can add page-level comments by hovering over the page title and clicking the "Add comment" button that appears, create block-specific comments by hovering over any content block and selecting the speech bubble icon, or insert inline comments by highlighting text and choosing "Comment" from the contextual menu. Each approach serves different collaboration needs and helps teams maintain organized discussions within their workspace.

Page comments work best for general feedback about the entire document. When you hover over the page title at the top, an "Add comment" button materializes, allowing you to type your message, tag users with @username mentions, and even attach files using the attachment icon. This method creates visible discussion threads that appear alongside your page title, making them easy to spot for anyone reviewing the document.

Block comments offer more targeted feedback by focusing on specific content sections. Hovering over any content block reveals a speech bubble icon on the left side—clicking this opens a comment thread tied directly to that block. This precision helps teams discuss particular paragraphs, images, or data without confusion about which section needs attention. The same functionality works across desktop, web, and mobile versions, though mobile users access these features through three-dot menus rather than hover actions.

Inline comments provide the most granular feedback option by letting you highlight specific text and add commentary. After selecting text, choose "Comment" from the menu that appears, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M for faster workflow. This method proves particularly valuable when reviewing detailed documents where precise feedback matters more than general impressions.

While commenting enhances collaboration significantly, some limitations exist. You cannot comment on multiple blocks simultaneously, and resolving comment threads requires "Can edit" permissions rather than just commenting access. Additionally, public pages require commenters to have Notion accounts, which might limit external stakeholder participation. Despite these constraints, Notion's commenting system creates centralized feedback loops that eliminate the need for separate communication tools, streamlining team collaboration and keeping all discussions contextually linked to your content.