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diff --git a/doc/user/profile/comment_templates.md b/doc/user/profile/comment_templates.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b9cd595916c --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/profile/comment_templates.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +--- +stage: Create +group: Code Review +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +type: howto +--- + +# Comment templates **(FREE)** + +> - GraphQL support [introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/352956) in GitLab 14.9 [with a flag](../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `saved_replies`. Disabled by default. +> - User interface [introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/113232) in GitLab 15.10 [with a flag](../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `saved_replies`. Disabled by default. Enabled for GitLab team members only. + +FLAG: +On self-managed GitLab, by default this feature is not available. To make it available, ask an administrator to [enable the feature flag](../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `saved_replies`. +On GitLab.com, this feature is not available by default, but enabled for GitLab team members. + +With comment templates, create and reuse text for any text area in: + +- Merge requests, including diffs. +- Issues, including design management comments. +- Epics. +- Work items. + +Comment templates can be small, like approving a merge request and unassigning yourself from it, +or large, like chunks of boilerplate text you use frequently: + + + +For more information about the rollout plan for this feature, see [issue 352956](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/352956). + +## Use comment templates in a text area + +To include the text of a comment template in your comment: + +1. In the editor toolbar for your comment, select **Comment templates** (**{symlink}**). +1. Select your desired comment template. + +## Create comment templates + +To create a comment template for future use: + +1. On the top bar, in the upper-right corner, select your avatar. +1. From the dropdown list, select **Preferences**. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Comment templates** (**{symlink}**). +1. Provide a **Name** for your comment template. +1. Enter the **Content** of your reply. You can use any formatting you use in + other GitLab text areas. +1. Select **Save**, and the page reloads with your comment template shown. + +## View your comment templates + +To go to your comment templates: + +1. On the top bar, in the upper-right corner, select your avatar. +1. From the dropdown list, select **Preferences**. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Comment templates** (**{symlink}**). +1. Scroll to **My comment templates**. + +## Edit or delete comment templates + +To edit or delete a previously comment template: + +1. On the top bar, in the upper-right corner, select your avatar. +1. From the dropdown list, select **Preferences**. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Comment templates** (**{symlink}**). +1. Scroll to **My comment templates**, and identify the comment template you want to edit. +1. To edit, select **Edit** (**{pencil}**). +1. To delete, select **Delete** (**{remove}**), then select **Delete** again from the modal window. |