.. _ContextMenu_EndorseAsset:

Context Menu > Endorse Asset
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This item from the :ref:`ContextMenu` can be used to add your *endorsement* to the selected asset.
Endorsing an asset is a way of showing support or approval for the asset to your co-workers.

.. hint::
   Endorsements can also be used by (non-anonymous) Explorer users.
   Such endorsements will be sent to the editors automatically.

The number of endorsements will be shown on top of the :ref:`FormPanel` and you can then
click on that number to see who has actually made these endorsements.

Endorsements will also be listed in the **What's Happening** widget of the :ref:`LandingPage`.

.. note::
   From a technical point of view, endorsements are stored as instances of ``teamwork:Endorsement``
   in the TCH graph of the asset collection.
   You can use languages like SPARQL to query those.


**See Also**

* :ref:`Explore_ShowEndorsements`

**Further Reading on TopBraid**

* :ref:`introduction`