Comments and feedback in Figma - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Comments and feedback in Figma let you share your thoughts directly on designs. This helps teams discuss changes and improve dashboards or reports without confusion.

When you want to ask a teammate about a specific chart or data point in your dashboard design

When you need to suggest changes on a report layout before finalizing it

When reviewing a prototype and want to highlight usability issues

When collaborating remotely and want to keep all feedback in one place

When tracking feedback history to see what was changed and why

Steps

Step 1: Click

- Comment button in the top-right corner of the Figma window

The cursor changes to a comment icon and the Comments pane opens on the right

💡 You can also press C on your keyboard to activate the comment tool quickly

Step 2: Click

- anywhere on the design canvas where you want to add a comment

A comment box appears at that spot for you to type your feedback

Step 3: Type

- the comment box

Your typed comment appears in the Comments pane and on the canvas as a small icon

Step 4: Click

- Post button in the comment box

Your comment is saved and visible to all collaborators

Step 5: Click

- any existing comment icon on the canvas

The comment thread opens in the Comments pane showing all replies

Step 6: Type

- Reply field in the Comments pane

Your reply is added to the comment thread, keeping the conversation organized

Before vs After

Before

Design file shows no comments or feedback icons on the canvas

After

Design file shows comment icons at specific spots with visible comment threads in the Comments pane

Settings Reference

Notifications

📍 Profile menu > Settings > Notifications

Control when you get notified about new comments or replies

Default: All comments

Comment visibility

📍 Comments pane

Filter which comments are visible on the canvas

Default: Show all comments

Common Mistakes

Adding comments without selecting the Comment tool

Comments cannot be placed without activating the Comment tool, so clicks just select objects

Always click the Comment button or press C before clicking on the canvas to add feedback

Posting comments without typing any text

Empty comments do not provide useful feedback and clutter the file

Type clear, specific feedback before clicking Post

Summary

Comments and feedback let you add notes directly on your Figma designs for clear team communication

Use the Comment tool to place feedback exactly where it matters on dashboards or reports

Remember to activate the Comment tool before clicking and type meaningful messages to keep feedback useful