Commenting

Add location-specific comments for collaborative map review and feedback.

Commenting allows you to attach feedback directly to map locations, organize discussions in threads, and notify team members with @mentions. Share maps with customized viewing and editing permissions, then track feedback through the comment panel where conversations can be resolved and revisited. Comments maintain their location and zoom level, can be shared via direct links, work on mobile devices, and can be exported as georeferenced CSV or JSON files for further analysis.

Comments

Comments are a great way for other users to interact with and collaborate on your map. Add one by clicking on the comment button in the top-right corner of the toolbar, then clicking on your desired location in the map.

All unresolved comments are visible on the map and in the Comments list (toggle it on or off by clicking on the Comments button). Clicking on a comment in the list will take you to the same view that the commenter was seeing.

Using and managing comments

Data layer features can be tagged in comments, which are included in comment exports

Answer to another comment to start a thread
Map owners will receive email notifications when someone comments on their maps
Commenters will receive email notifications when someone responds to their comment
Click the checkmark button on a comment or thread to resolve it.
Resolved comments can be found using the Show Resolved comments option in the overflow menu

A map viewer can delete comments they've added
A map editor can delete any comments

Tagging features

Comments automatically detect if you are near existing features, and you can tag specific features to associate the comment with that feature. By default, the Felt feature ID will appear in the tag's name on the comment. But if the layer is styled with a popup title or labels are applied, the attribute used in those settings will appear as the tagged feature name instead.

On mobile, when your comment is near multiple features, there is a menu to select a nearby feature to tag in the comment. Tap on the + Point at option from the comment panel to select which feature to tag in the comment.

Commenting from table view

Add, view, and navigate comments directly from the table to create a connection between your map data and conversations, making it easier to discuss specific features while maintaining context of their attributes and related information.

To comment from the table:

Select the layer you want to add comments to and click the table icon () in the detail panel to open the table
Select a row in the table, right-click and choose the option to Add a comment...
Type your comment and submit it to attach the comment to the selected feature

Once comments are added, the table will update to include a comment column that shows which features have comments associated with them

To sort features by number of comments, click on the column heading and select an option

There are a few different ways to interact with comments between the map and table view:

When you select a comment on the map, Felt highlights the corresponding row in the table, creating a quick visual connection
Clicking on the comment icon from a table row zooms to and expands that comment thread on the map
The table remains open when commenting, allowing you to reference your data while discussing specific features

Exporting comments

You can download comments by clicking on the ... in the comment list. Only map editors can perform this action.

The following fields are exported when downloading comments:

thread_id
comment_id
name
email
comment
created_at
url (zoom to comment)
is_resolved
lat & long
feature_data
data_updated_after_comment
image_urls

API access for comments

You can export comments programmatically from a map using the API endpoint for comment exports or resolve comments via the API using the comment resolve endpoint to update comment status.

Frequently asked questions

Can anyone comment on my map, or do they need an account?

You need to be logged into a Felt account to post comments.

How do I assign or tag someone in a comment?

You can send them an email directly by typing @ and entering their email address. You can also type their name if they have an account in Felt.

What does @mentioning someone do? Do they need to be a Felt member?

@mentioning someone in a comment sends them an email notification pointing them to that comment on the map. The person does not need to be a Felt member to receive the notification — it goes to their email directly. This is useful for looping in stakeholders or reviewers who don't have a Felt account.

Can I turn off email notifications when someone comments on my map?

Yes, comment email notifications can be disabled as a manual process on our end. Email support@felt.com to specify which email addresses you'd like to turn off comment notifications for, and we'll take care of it.

Can viewers edit or delete their comments?

Logged-in viewers (anyone with a Felt account) can edit or delete comments they've added.

How do I export comments from my map?

Click the ... menu in the comment list to download comments. Comments can be exported as georeferenced CSV or JSON files. Only map editors can do this.

You can also export comments programmatically via the API using the comment exports endpoint.

How do I resolve or find resolved comments?

Click the checkmark on any comment or thread to resolve it. To revisit resolved comments, use the "Show Resolved Comments" option in the overflow menu (…).