Who This Is For / When to Use
Course creators and instructors who want structured learner feedback.
Accounts that need moderation controls for lessons or discussions.
Teams managing spam, off-topic comments, or instructor-only feedback.
Comment States Explained
Each lesson or module comment area can be set to one of the following states:
Enabled
Comments are visible to members.
Members can read existing comments and add new ones.
Hidden
Comments are not visible on the lesson.
Existing comments are not shown to members.
Locked
Existing comments remain visible.
Members cannot add new comments.
Use these states to control engagement at the lesson or module level.
Enable, Hide, or Lock Comments in a Course
Step 1: Open a Course
Go to Memberships → Courses.
Open an existing course.
Step 2: Open the Comments Tab
In the course sidebar, click Comments.
Step 3: Manage Comment State by Module or Lesson
Locate the module or lesson.
Use the dropdown on the right to select:
Enabled
Hidden
Locked
This setting applies immediately.
Manage Individual Comments (Moderation)
Step 1: Open the Comments Manager
Go to Memberships → Courses.
Click Manage Comments in the top-right.
Step 2: Review and Moderate Comments
From the Comments Manager, you can:
Reply to comments.
Edit comments.
Delete comments.
Change visibility.
Step 3: Change Comment Visibility
On a specific comment, open the visibility dropdown.
Choose:
Public – Visible to instructors and all enrolled members.
Instructor Only – Visible only to the instructor and the original commenter.
Step 4: Delete a Comment
Select Delete on the comment.
The comment moves to the Deleted tab.
Step 5: Restore a Deleted Comment
In Manage Comments, open the Deleted tab.
Click Restore on the comment.
Control New Comment Privacy (Default Setting)
Set Default Comment Privacy
Open the course.
Go to Comments.
Set New Comment Privacy:
Instructor Only
Public
Both (User Selection)
This controls what learners can choose when posting new comments.
Commenting Experience for Members
Members can:
Post text comments.
Add images or GIFs directly in lesson comments.
Choose visibility (if allowed by course settings).
Supported media includes standard image formats and GIFs, with size limits enforced to maintain performance.
Preview Comment Behavior
To confirm settings:
Open the course.
Click Preview to view the lesson as a member.
Common Issues and Fixes
Members Cannot Comment
Check the lesson comment state is Enabled.
Confirm comments are not Locked or Hidden.
Comments Are Visible When They Shouldn’t Be
Verify the lesson-level setting.
Check New Comment Privacy configuration.
Spam or Irrelevant Comments
Delete the comment.
Use Instructor Only visibility.
Lock comments on affected lessons.
FAQs
Who can manage or delete comments?
Only instructors or admins with course access can moderate comments.
Can comments be recovered after deletion?
Yes. Deleted comments can be restored from the Deleted tab.
Can members upload media in comments?
Yes. Images and GIFs are supported within size limits.
Can I disable comments for a single lesson only?
Yes. Comment state can be set per lesson or per module.