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My WebSpace - Adding Comments to Files or Directories

This document explains how to add and delete comments on your files or directories.

Adding Comment to Your Files and Directories

Comments are available to My WebSpace users for remarking files and directories. Comments offer users the ability to create notes about a particular file or directory without altering the contents of that file or directory.

To Add Comment to a File or Directory:

1. Navigate to the file or directory you wish to comment.
2. Click on the Manage icon for the respective file or directory.
3. Click on the "Comments" link.
4. The "Comments" page will display the current comments. Click the Create Comment button on the top toolbar.
5. Enter the text for the comment and click "OK".
6. Once you've finished adding comments, click the "Back" link to return to the Manage screen.

To Delete a Single Comment on a File or Directory:

1. Navigate to the file or directory you wish to comment on.
2. Click on the Manage icon for the respective file or directory.
3. Click on the "Comments" link.
4. The "Comments' page will display the current comments. Click the "Delete (X)" icon next to the comment you wish to delete.
5. Click "Yes" to delete the comment or "No" to cancel your request.
6. Once you've finished deleting, click the "Back" link to return to the Manage screen.

To Delete ALL Comments on a File or Directory:

1. Navigate to the file or directory you wish to comment on.
2. Click on the Manage icon for the respective file or directory.
3. Click on the Comments link.
4. The "Comments" page will display the current comments. Click the Delete All Comments button on the top toolbar.
5. Click "Yes" to delete all comments or "No" to cancel your request.
6. Once you've finished deleting, click the "Back" link to return to the Manage screen.