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Record comments: can you access the comments via formulas, interfaces, other fields?

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jamesrobb
4 - Data Explorer
4 - Data Explorer

I am wondering what Record comments can be used for. 

It looks like Record comments aren't accessible by formulas, automations interfaces, etc. That is, I can't create a formula that tells me if there are comments, that returns, the comments, etc. I can't rollup all comments of a record. 

I can't write an automation that emails me when a comment is made in a record.

Is that all true — are comments really this isolated? If so, I wonder why the heck they exist — nothing in airtable seems this isolated. 

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ATSolutionist
6 - Interface Innovator
6 - Interface Innovator

 

You are able to show record comments & revision history on interfaces via the edit panel. It’s also an option to turn email notifications on, but could be quite a lot.Ive struggled too with best practices for this feature. I’ve worked with teams that already have communication coming in from so many channels that one more would be a headache.

 I agree a formula would be awesome, or a slack bot automation. 

Katelyn
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