Getting Started with WebPage Commenter

Installation

Installing the WebPage Commenter extension is quick and easy. Follow these steps to add it to your browser:

For Google Chrome

1. Open the WebPage Commenter extension page in the Chrome Web Store.
2. Alternatively, you can visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "WebPage Commenter" in the search bar.
3. Click the "Add to Chrome" button in the upper right corner of the extension page.
4. In the confirmation dialog that appears, review the permissions and click "Add extension".
5. After installation completes, you'll see a notification that the extension has been added to Chrome.
6. The WebPage Commenter icon will appear in your browser toolbar (usually in the top-right corner).

For Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the WebPage Commenter add-on page on the Firefox Add-ons site.
2. Alternatively, you can visit the Firefox Add-ons website and search for "WebPage Commenter".
3. Click the "Add to Firefox" button on the add-on page.
4. In the confirmation dialog that appears, review the permissions and click "Add".
5. After installation completes, you may be asked if you want to allow the extension in private browsing. Select your preference.
6. The WebPage Commenter icon will appear in your browser toolbar.

For Microsoft Edge

1. Open the WebPage Commenter add-on page in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store.
2. Alternatively, you can visit the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store and search for "WebPage Commenter".
3. Click the "Get" button on the extension page.
4. In the confirmation popup that appears, click "Add Extension" to confirm installation.
5. After installation completes, you'll see a notification that the extension has been added.
6. The WebPage Commenter icon will appear in your browser toolbar.

Creating Your Account

Before you can start commenting on web pages, you'll need to create a WebPage Commenter account. This account will store all your comments and allow you to sync them across devices.

Steps to Create an Account

1. Click on the WebPage Commenter icon in your browser toolbar.
2. In the popup window, click the "Sign Up" button.
3. You'll have three options for creating an account:
   • Email and Password: Enter your email address and create a secure password.
   • Google Account: Click the "Continue with Google" button to sign up using your Google account.
   • GitHub Account: Click the "Continue with GitHub" button if you prefer to use your GitHub credentials.
4. Complete the registration form by providing your name and accepting the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
5. If you sign up with email, you'll need to verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
6. Once verified, you'll be automatically logged in to the extension.

Browser Extension Setup

After creating your account and logging in, you may want to customize your WebPage Commenter extension settings for the best experience.

Configuring Extension Settings

To access the extension settings:

1. Click on the WebPage Commenter icon in your browser toolbar.
2. Click the gear icon (⚙️) in the top right corner of the popup.
3. You'll see various settings that you can customize:
   • Notification Settings: Choose how and when you receive notifications for replies and mentions.
   • Default Comment Privacy: Set your default comment visibility (private, public, or team-only).
   • Keyboard Shortcuts: Customize keyboard shortcuts for faster commenting.
   • Theme: Choose between light, dark, or system theme.
   • Comment Display: Adjust how comments appear on web pages.
4. Click "Save" after making your changes.

Extension Permissions

WebPage Commenter requires certain permissions to function properly:

• Access to website content: This allows the extension to place comments on specific parts of web pages.
• Storage: For saving your comments locally when offline.
• Identity: For authentication with our servers.

You can review these permissions in your browser's extension management page.

Making Your First Comment

Now that you've set up WebPage Commenter, it's time to add your first comment to a webpage.

Basic Commenting

1. Navigate to any website you'd like to comment on.
2. Select the text you want to comment on by highlighting it with your cursor.
3. A small comment icon will appear near your selection. Click on it.
4. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+K (or Cmd+Shift+K on Mac) after selecting text.
5. A comment box will open where you can type your annotation.
6. Write your comment in the text area. You can use basic formatting options from the toolbar above the text area.
7. Click the "Post" button to save your comment.

Comment Visibility

Before posting, you can choose who can see your comment:

• Private: Only visible to you.
• Public: Visible to anyone using WebPage Commenter who visits that page.
• Team: Visible only to members of your team workspace (available in Team and Enterprise plans).