> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.docontrol.io/docontrol-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.docontrol.io/docontrol-user-guide/risk-management/alerts/manage-alerts/add-note.md). # Add note You can summarize the alert investigation or add important reminders in an alert note. Each alert note can be viewed and edited by all DoControl team members, even those who are not assigned to the alert. {% hint style="info" %} * You can add one note per alert. * Add up to 500 characters per note. * You need **Admin** permission to add an alert note. {% endhint %} #### To add an alert note: 1. In the Alerts pane, select a specific alert. 2. Click **Add note**.

3. Type your note. Use the [formatting options](#formatting-options-for-alert-notes) in the toolbar.

4. To add a screenshot to your note, click the **Image**

icon. 5. Click **Save**. 6. To view a note, select an alert and click **View note**.

7. To delete a note, open it and click **Delete note**. {% hint style="info" %} After you delete a note, it will be deleted for all team members. You cannot restore a deleted note. {% endhint %} ## Formatting options for alert notes

Icon	Email formatting option	Description
	Bold	Applies bolded font to selected text.
	Italics	Applies italicized font to selected text.
	Strikethrough	Crosses out the selected text.
	Paragraph	Applies paragraph style to selected text.
	Heading 1	Applies first-level heading style to selected text.
	Heading 2	Applies second-level heading style to selected text.
	Code	Applies code style to selected text.
	Code block	Applies code block style to selected text.
	Quote	Applies block quote to selected text.
	Bulleted list	Applies bullets to an unordered list.
	Ordered list	Applies numbering to an ordered list.
	Line break	Splits a long line into two lines.
	Horizontal rule	Inserts a horizontal divider between sections.
	Clear format	Removes all applied formatting.
	Insert image	Uploads an image file. You can modify the zoom level and size of the image as you upload it.
	Undo	Removes previously applied formatting.
	Redo	Re-applies last formatting that was removed.

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