11.2 Annotations

Annotations let you attach free-text notes to elements, events, and (in a future release) panels and dashboards. They serve as a shared log — visible to anyone with access — for recording observations, corrective actions, investigation findings, or any context that is useful to other team members.

Annotating Elements

1. In the Explorer, select an element and click the General tab.
2. Scroll down to the Annotation collapsible section and expand it.
3. Click + New Annotation.
4. Type your note in the dialog that appears and click Confirm.

The annotation is saved and appears listed under the Annotation section, showing the note text, the author, and the timestamp.

Annotating Events

1. Open an event to reach its detail page and click the General tab.
2. Scroll down to the Annotation collapsible section and expand it.
3. Click + New Annotation.
4. Type your note and click Confirm.

Event annotations are useful for documenting what was investigated, what action was taken, or why an event was acknowledged. They complement the acknowledgment status by providing a narrative alongside the status change.

Annotating Panels and Dashboards

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Panel and dashboard annotations are planned for a future release.

In an upcoming release, panels and dashboards will support annotations via a dedicated control icon on the right side. Clicking the icon opens an annotation panel that works the same way as element annotations — allowing you to add timestamped notes visible to anyone viewing that panel or dashboard.