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title: Comments & Likes
slug: comments-and-likes
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createdAt: 2024-07-31T14:02:31.843Z
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# Module Overview

Engagement and relationship-building in communities rely on comments and likes, facilitating member interaction and idea sharing.

Active engagement through comments and likes indicates members' interest and fosters dialogue, creating a sense of community. By appreciating contributions, members strengthen their connections and promote a positive environment.

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# The Basics

## Comments

- To leave a comment on an album, announcement, event or discussion, simply open the respective item.
- Locate the comment section, which is usually found at the bottom of the page.
- Write your comment in the text box provided.
- Once you are satisfied with your comment, click on the "Submit"  button to share it with others.

## Likes

- If you see something you like, such as a photo in an album, an insightful comment in a discussion, or an exciting announcement, you can express your appreciation by hovering over the thumbs-up "Like" icon and choosing the emoji you want to use.
- The Like button is typically located near the content you wish to like.
- When you like something, it will show your chosen emoji and the number of likes will increase.

Additionally, it's worth noting that comments and likes serve several purposes on the platform:

- **Communication and Interaction:** Comments allow users to engage with each other, share their thoughts, ask questions, and contribute to discussions.
- **Feedback and Appreciation:** Likes provide a quick and easy way to show your appreciation or support for a piece of content or a comment.
- **Community Building:** Comments and likes foster a sense of community by encouraging users to interact and connect with each other.
- **Content Discovery:** Popular content with many likes and comments tends to be more visible to other users, helping them discover interesting content.

By utilizing comments and likes, you can actively participate in the platform, engage with others, share your thoughts, and contribute to a vibrant and interactive online community.



![Likes and Comments section](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0zmFE6l0UaCZO5x2O_7bR/Jb1vB3ZUDziNPLHLzhnrT_screenshot-2024-08-12-at-10433-pm.png "Likes and Comments section")

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# Configuration Options

- Comments & Likes can be Enabled/Disabled for the following modules: 
  - Announcements
  - Events
  - Newsletters
  - Teams
  - Albums