How to view Word/PowerPoint inline comments using Graph API?

Question

I was wondering if it is possible to get comments for Wrod/PowerPoint files using the Graph API?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/workbook-list-comments?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http

This works for Excel workbooks, but fails when I try on Microsoft Word / PowerPoint files and I get this weird error.

{
    "error": {
        "code": "UnknownError",
        "message": "{\"code\":\"InvalidRequest\",\"message\":\"Missing header Client-Request-Id. Header Client-Request-Id is not a guid.\",\"innerError\":{\"request-id\":\"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000\",\"date\":\"2023-03-27T05:24:51.7989002-07:00\"}}",
        "innerError": {
            "date": "2023-03-27T12:24:51",
            "request-id": "54717360-cb54-4f5b-ad71-e6197b055eba",
            "client-request-id": "..."
        }
    }
}

I am able to get the comments using the OpenXML 2.5 SDK but this is not a viable solution as we'd have to download the contents of the files which clients do not want.

Answer 1

Hello Adz,

Thanks for reaching out!

Currently using Microsoft Graph API, it is not possible to view Word/PowerPoint inline comments.

Since this feature/functionality is presently not available, you can submit a request idea using feedback portal, which will be monitored by Microsoft team and make the enhancements to Microsoft Graph APIs. I will also upvote for you.

Hope this helps.

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