Comments and Mentions

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Objective

This guide explains how to use Comments and Mentions in Cascade CMS to communicate with other users about content directly within the system. Certain comment areas support the use of @mentions as a means to include users into a conversation by simply referencing their username with an @ symbol.

When to Use This Process

Use this process when you want to:

• Provide feedback on a draft page or asset

• Ask questions about a content item

• Notify a colleague that their attention is needed

Before You Start

• You must be logged in to Cascade CMS

• You should have a page or asset open in the Workspace

• Ensure you have edit or comment permissions for the item

Step-by-Step Instructions

Version Comments

1. Open the page or asset you want to comment on.

2. Locate the Comments icon near the top right of the screen.

3. Click the Comments icon to open the Comments panel.

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4. Type your comment in the text box.

5. Press Enter or click Post Comment.

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Automatic Version Comments

Comments for a particular version of an asset will be automatically populated while a user is editing that asset. Periodically, when a draft is saved for an asset, the version comments field located at the bottom of the screen will be populated with information about fields that have been modified.

The content of the comment will change depending on the number of fields updated and whether or not fields were cleared, updated, or went from being empty to being populated. For smaller changes, the content of modified fields will be included.

Mentioning Users

1. While typing a comment, type the @ symbol followed by a user’s name.

2. Select the correct user from the dropdown list.

3. Complete your message and submit the comment.

4. The mentioned user will receive a notification in Cascade CMS.

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Best Practice Tips

• Use Comments for context-specific feedback rather than external email threads.

• Use Mentions (@username) to notify specific team members directly.

• Keep comments clear and relevant to the content being reviewed.

Success Checklist

Before finishing, confirm:

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