Create and edit comments

User comments

• User comments are associated with the authorization number of the user who creates the comments.
• Only the person who creates a comment can retrieve it from the comments database or view the comment from a DDC record. User comments are not shared with others at an institution.

Institution comments

• Available with a site license for WebDewey or Abridged WebDewey.
• Institution comments are associated with the library’s OCLC institution symbol.
• Institution comments are shared with all users at the same institution. Any user can retrieve comments from the comments database or view comments associated with a DDC record.

Create comment from a blank workform

1. On the header, click Comments.
2. In the Comments panel, complete the appropriate fields.
   • Required fields: Title, Type of Comment, and Comment fields
   • Optional fields: DDC# and Keywords
3. Click Save.

Create a comment from an existing comment

1. Retrieve the comment from which you want to create a new comment.
2. Click Derive.
3. Edit the comment to create the new annotation. 
4. Click Save.

View a comment

Edit a comment

Delete a comment

1. Retrieve the comment you want to delete.
   Or
   View the comment within a DDC record. Click Edit.
2. Click Delete. Click Yes when prompted to confirm the action.