Today we’re shipping a HEAVILY requested feature
Comments.
On.
Main.
Say goodbye to the days of draft-only comments. Now you and your collaborators can leave comments right smack in the main doc. 🥵
Commenting on the main document works the same as in drafts.
Simply highlight the text you wish to comment on -> type, style, and post 💌
Comments can be carried over from the main doc to drafts (just select keep comments) 👇… as well as merged back into the main document from drafts 😱
We’re also using the opportunity to update the titles of collaborator roles to better reflect all the things Ellipsus can do now!
Can merge -> Document editor
Can edit -> Draft editor
Can comment —> Commenter (on both main & drafts)
Can view -> Viewer
To be clear: the permissions structure isn’t changing, just the names! You can get acquainted with the new role titles here: Collaboration in Ellipsus
One thing to keep in mind when working with comments between drafts & main doc:
When merging, a comment in the draft will overwrite a comment in main linked to the same portion of text. In other words, overlapping comments = merge conflicts, so try to keep your comments spaced out.
Keep the comments rolling 😎
And for the Plus users, we've got another snazzy update for you…
drumroll 🥁🥁
Introducing: Typewriter scrolling! 📜📜
Typewriter scrolling keeps the line your typing on in a fixed spot, while the scrolling view moves around it.
Typed lines will move up the page, rather than down, as your cursor stays level, for a super steady writing experience—just like a typewriter!
To toggle on go to Editor settings -> Typewriter scrolling.
