Summary
Viewers can add comments, start discussions, and reply to each other using the Discussion tab in the Panopto video viewer. Viewers must be logged in to Panopto or Canvas using their NetID in order to use the Discussion feature. Those with Creator access to a video will be able to moderate discussions.
Toggle between All, Public, or Private Comment Threads
Select the drop-down menu that appears in the upper left corner of the Discussions tab and select which comments you'd like to view. By default, All comments will appear.
Change the Default Comment Privacy Setting
In the upper right-hand corner of the Discussion tab, select the eye icon. A menu will appear with the following options: Threads are visible to all by default, or Threads are hidden unless approved by moderator.
Threads are visible to all by default: This is the default privacy setting, which allows users to change whether their comments appear privately or publicly, as described above.
Threads are hidden unless approved by moderator: When selected, all comments submitted must be reviewed by the Creator(s) of the video or an Admin before they are added to the Discussion tab. Any public comments made previously will remain public, unless the moderator manually changes them, as described above.
Downloading Discussion Comments
Select the download icon from the upper right corner of the Discussions tab. A .txt file of the Discussions tab will automatically download.
How to Use the Discussion Feature in Panopto Videos
Adding Comments
In the video window, find and select Discussion tab from the left-hand bar.
On the Discussion tab, a text box displays Add a comment with a time stamp where the comment will be added. Write your comment in this text box and select the Send icon or hit enter. Your comment will appear in the Discussions tab at the time stamp indicated.
Adjust Comment Visibility
Select the eye icon located underneath Add a comment. A menu will appear that allows you to select one of the following options: Everyone, or Moderators only.
Everyone: Your comment will appear to all Viewers.
Moderators only: Your comment will appear to the video's Creator(s) and Admins only. Creator(s) and Admins can make a comment visible or private.
If you want to change who can see your comment after sending, hover over the comment and select the eye icon.
Editing a Comment
Hover over the comment you wish to edit and select the Edit icon, which looks like a pencil. The comment will reappear in the discussion text box. Edit the comment and select the Send icon, or hit enter, to save your changes. Select the X to the left of Editing your comment if you change your mind and do not want to edit the comment.
Deleting a Comment
To delete a comment you've added, hover over the comment and select the Delete icon, which looks like a trash can. Creator(s) and Admins can delete any comment on the Discussion tab.
Replying to a Comment
You can reply to comments made by other users. Select Reply under another user's comment. The text box will display Add a reply. Once you are done typing your reply, select the Send icon, or hit enter.
