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This section answers frequently asked questions and provides a help guide for using the CSA Group Public Review site.

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Read, comment and share. Information on commenting on sections can be found below.

Navigating through drafts is easy when using the 'Table of Contents', this allows you to select which section you want to read, comment or refer back to at any time. Each section allows you to select the previous section and the next section of the draft, enabling you to comment specifically on particular parts of the document.

Making comments on the drafts couldn’t be easier; each draft is organized so you can comment on particular sections. The text boxes have a capacity of 2000 characters, as well as the option to either submit the comment straight away or save for later. My comments allows you to monitor and manage all the comments you have submitted or saved.

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