diff --git a/platform/commonUI/general/res/templates/object-inspector.html b/platform/commonUI/general/res/templates/object-inspector.html
index dbc70a74d4..d689750297 100644
--- a/platform/commonUI/general/res/templates/object-inspector.html
+++ b/platform/commonUI/general/res/templates/object-inspector.html
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
  this source code distribution or the Licensing information page available
  at runtime from the About dialog for additional information.
 -->
+<!-- TO-DO: get rid of this ng-init and replace with a live state value -->
 <div ng-init="editMode = true;"></div>
 
 <span class="l-inspect" ng-controller="ObjectInspectorController as controller">