This page last changed on Jun 12, 2008 by smaddox.

A change comment is a short description that details the changes made to a page during an edit. Change comments are a useful way of keeping track of the history of a page.

A 'change comment' is not the same as a comment added to a page. Refer to Commenting on a Page for information about that type of comment.

Cannot update or remove a change comment

Once a change comment has been added and the page has been saved, it is not possible to update or remove the change comment.

Entering a Change Comment

You can enter change comments in the field located below the edit screen:

Screenshot: Entering change comments


Viewing a Change Comment

Once a comment has been added, it becomes visible in the view mode of the page, so that users are aware of the most recent changes made to a page. If a comment has been recorded, you will see a 'show comment' link below the page title. Click the link to view the comment.

Screenshot: The 'show comment' link


The 'hide comment' link allows you to hide the comment again, so that it does not distract you from the content of the page.
Screenshot: The 'hide comment' link


Viewing a History of Change Comments

The change comments for a page are recorded under the 'Recent Changes' section of the page's 'Info' view and in the page's 'History' view.

Screenshot: History of change comments on Info view


Screenshot: History of change comments on History view


RELATED TOPICS

Viewing Page Information
Viewing History of a Page

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