# JSON ### Comments `.json` files are data only. Can only add comments in the format of an element ``` json "//first_comment": "Adding below based on an example" ``` [Additional Explanation](https://reqbin.com/json/5wzepqmt/json-comment-example#:~:text=Can%20I%20add%20a%20comment,elements%20will%20still%20be%20data.)