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title: Add a Comment to an Asset
description: Learn how to add a comment to an Inspector record in Perspio and confirm it appears in the comment thread for the selected record.
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# Add a Comment to an Asset
## Learn how to add a comment to an Inspector record in Perspio and confirm it appears in the comment thread.
#### Overview
This article explains how to add a comment to a record in the **Perspio Inspector** module.
Comments are useful for recording updates, service notes, status changes, or handover information against a specific Inspector record so the activity is visible to other users.
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#### Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure:
- You are logged in to **Perspio**
- You have access to the **Inspector** module
- You have permission to view and update the relevant Inspector record
- You know which Inspector record needs the comment
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#### How to Add a Comment in Perspio Inspector
### Step 1: Open the Inspector module
From the Perspio main navigation, click **Inspector**.
**What this screen does**
- Opens the Inspector workspace where records are listed and managed.
**Screen controls**
- **Inspector (menu item):** Opens the Inspector module
- Depending on your tenant setup, you may also see search and filter controls
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### Step 2: Open the relevant Inspector record
Click the Inspector record you want to update (example shown: **133…**).
**What this screen does**
- Opens the selected record so you can view details and interact with comments and other record activity.
**Screen controls**
- **Record row / record ID:** Opens the selected Inspector record
- The record usually opens in a **drawer/panel** on the side of the screen
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### Step 3: Open the comments panel/thread
In the Inspector record drawer, click the **comments indicator/control** (example shown as **1**, which typically reflects the current comment count).
**What this screen does**
- Opens the comment thread for the selected Inspector record.
**Screen controls**
- **Comments icon / comment count badge (e.g., 1):** Opens the comment thread
- The number usually indicates how many comments already exist on the record
**Usability note**
- If the record has no comments yet, this value may be **0** (or a different comment icon may be shown depending on your layout/version).
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### Step 4: Click into the comment input field
Click **Add a comment...** in the comment panel.
**What this screen does**
- Activates the comment input box so you can type a new comment.
**Screen controls**
- **Add a comment...** field: Text input area for your note or update
**Usability note**
- Use clear, concise comments so other users can quickly understand the update.
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### Step 5: Enter your comment and click **Add Comment**
Type your comment in the input field, then click **Add Comment**.
**What this screen does**
- Saves your comment to the Inspector record and posts it in the comment thread.
**Screen controls**
- **Comment text field:** Where you enter your note
- **Add Comment:** Posts the comment to the record thread
**Example comment**
- *This is a comment. Servicing completed.* (as shown in the Tango example)
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### Step 6: Confirm the comment appears in the thread
After posting, confirm your comment appears in the comments panel/thread.
**What to check**
- The comment text is visible in the thread
- It is attached to the correct Inspector record
- The thread updates to reflect the new comment
**Screen controls**
- **Comment thread/list:** Displays previously added and newly posted comments
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#### Troubleshooting
### I cannot see the comments option
- Confirm the record drawer is open
- Check whether your user role has WRITE permission for the Asset Inspector
- Try refreshing the page and reopening the record
### The Add Comment button does not work
- Confirm text has been entered in the comment field
- Check your internet connection
- Refresh and try posting the comment again
### My comment does not appear after posting
- Reopen the comments panel/thread
- Refresh the Inspector record
- Confirm you posted the comment to the correct record
- Check if another user or process updated the record at the same time
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#### Notes
- Comments are attached to the **specific Inspector record** you opened
- Use comments for audit-friendly updates such as service completion notes, follow-up actions, or internal handover information
- If you need to update a different record, repeat the same process on that record
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