# Add a comment for the candidate

You can add a comment for a candidate by clicking the respective button at the top of the [Candidate view](https://help.smartcv.co/manage-candidates/candidate-view), as shown below:

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You need to fill the following information:

* **Comment**: Write your comment.
* You can mention a colleague by typing @ and selecting their name, then add a comment. The colleague will receive a notification in their company email, along with a link to the candidate’s profile.
* You can also select which roles can view your comment

Click on the **Submit** button to add the comment which will immediately appear in the candidate's [timeline](https://help.smartcv.co/manage-candidates/candidate-view/..#activity-timeline).