Adding Comments to a Question or Item

The comments feature allows Illume users to communicate with each other regarding the items contained within a survey.    It is possible to add comments to any question or Text/HTML item in a survey. Comments are available only to those editing the survey; participants cannot see them.

Once a survey is checked into the database, any comments added in the most recent round of editing become read-only. Others may contribute additional comments, but comments cannot be altered once checked in.

Adding Comments from within Survey Designer

To add comments from within the Survey Designer:

1. In the right pane of the Survey Designer, click on the item to which to attach a comment. (If the item is not currently showing in the right pane, click on the collection that contains the item in the left pane of the Survey Editor.)

2. Click the Add/Edit Comments icon  in the toolbar.

3. Type comments in the Add Comments area at the bottom of the Comment Editor.

4. Click OK .

Adding Comments from the Survey Previewer

In the Previewer, Comments can be added only to questions.

To add comments from the Survey Previewer

1. Go to the Preview menu and select Preview Survey

2. Click the Comments icon  next to the question prompt.

3. Type your comments in the Add Comments area at the bottom of the Comment Editor.

4. Click OK .