Essential Guide to Managing Your Medium Account Settings
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Understanding Private Notes on Medium
In this article, we’ll explore the significance of Private Notes on Medium. Initially, I aimed to minimize notifications and emails from my account, but I soon realized how crucial it was to check my settings!
Private Notes play a vital role in communication. Let’s take a closer look. What exactly are Private Notes? They allow readers to send you a note that only you can see; if your story is published through a publication, the editor will also have access to these messages.
This feature proves to be incredibly valuable. For instance, a reader might want to inform you about an error in your story. Additionally, editors can reach out to you if there’s a need for communication.
If you opt to disable this feature in your settings, you will not receive Private Notes, meaning others cannot contact you through this method.
Next, we’ll discuss how to check your account settings and how to send Private Notes to fellow writers.
How to Access Your Account Settings
Checking your account settings for Private Notes is a straightforward task. First, navigate to your Account Settings by selecting “Settings” from the menu below.
Once inside your Account Settings, scroll down until you reach the “Account” section. Ensure that the “Allow Private Notes” option is enabled. You can confirm this is active if the “On” setting appears highlighted in green.
How to Leave a Private Note
Leaving a Private Note for another writer is equally simple! Start by highlighting the section of the story you want to comment on, prompting the menu bar to appear.
Next, locate the Lock icon on the far right of the menu. Click on it, and a new window will pop up where you can type your message. After composing your note, click “Send.”
Once you send your note, the writer will receive a notification. When they respond, you’ll also be notified. A small asterisk will appear next to your story to indicate a Private Note has been added.
And that’s it! Although this setting is quite simple, it can easily be overlooked. Take a moment today to verify your account settings.
I hope this information enhances your Medium experience! Happy writing!
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