Private Comments

MikeCorvin · 11/07/19

I am trying to figure out if there is a way to make a Private Comment in Smartsheet? Let's say I have a Published Report that is viewable to anyone with the link; however, I want to make a comment on a line that I don't want anyone to be able to view outside of the original document. How can I do this?

Mike Wilday · 11/07/19

As long as you share the report via a published link, you can hide the comments column from the primary report and the published version won't show the comments feature.

See my screenshot below:

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Mike Wilday · 11/07/19

Right-click the screen shot and select open in a new tab to view it larger. Do note that users will be unable to contribute on a published - read only report.

MikeCorvin · 11/08/19

I understand and am aware of this method and have already employed it. However What I am wondering is if there is a way to make strictly private comments without removing the comment column?

Andrée Starå · 12/08/19

Hi Mike,

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

S_Karkhoff · 03/12/20

@Mike Wilday & @Andrée Starå - with a published report, I have comments and attachments hidden, but if exported, the comments still export. Any work around for that?

Andrée Starå · 03/12/20

@S_Karkhoff

Hi,