> ## Documentation Index
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# Comments block
> Adding a comments feature to a List Details.
The Comments block lets users add and view comments linked to a specific item in your app — like a project, task, or client. It’s perfect for sharing updates, asking questions, or keeping track of important details in one place.
### Key things to know
* Comments can be enabled from any [Item detail block](/building-blocks/vikC2AWEpQGkZd4jGyoVxo/item-details-block-/4bE8XaFbJp45wkAwuWiz8f)or any list type block ([List](/building-blocks/vikC2AWEpQGkZd4jGyoVxo/list-block/pQhPYuA28VXr5tLLFBcbCU), [Grid](/building-blocks/vikC2AWEpQGkZd4jGyoVxo/grid-block/42JZoeYwMsogZcveqh74QH), [Table](/building-blocks/vikC2AWEpQGkZd4jGyoVxo/table-block-/j7rGwu7J7zuU69h3bZ7HFe))
* **Comments are always linked to a record** — they can’t exist on their own.
* You **don’t need to set up an extra table** to store them. Comments are saved directly inside your Softr app.
* Each record has **one comment thread**, even if you show it in multiple places.
* You can show comments as:
* A **block** on a details page
* A **side panel** (new!) that opens when clicking a button on a list
### Examples
Here’s how you can use comments in your app:
* **Projects** – Let your team discuss project updates or next steps.
* **Support tickets** – Add internal notes or track follow-ups.
* **Clients** – Keep a record of conversations or important context.
### How to set up Comments block for Item detail block
1. Enable the **Comments block** in the **Action** tab of the [**Item detail block**](/building-blocks/vikC2AWEpQGkZd4jGyoVxo/item-details-block-/4bE8XaFbJp45wkAwuWiz8f)
2. Choose if you want to show comments as a block or side panel.
3. Configure Features, Permissions and Style in Comments Settings
### How to set up Comments for a List block
1. Add a new **Item button** in the **Actions tab** → **Open Comments.**
2. Note: In this case, the Comments tab can only be visualized in a **Side panel.**
3. Configure Features, Permissions, and Style in **Comments Settings**
### Comments settings and customization
Go to **Settings → Comments** to control how comments work across your app. From there, you can:
* Add features like **Rich text formatting** and **file upload** option.
* Change the **sorting order**, visual **style**, and **message text**
* Set **who can comment or view comments** (e.g. everyone, only Admins)
### Notifications
Your app users can toggle Notifications on and off on the comments if they want to be notified by email when a new comment occurs on an item. You can also customize the notification emails that are sent to your users in the Notification section of the Comment Settings menu.
