When a task has an approver assigned, the status changes automatically as the task moves through the approval process:
Assignee requests approval
The assignee clicks Request Approval.
The task status automatically changes to Approval Pending.
The approver receives a notification that the task is ready for review.
Approver reviews the task
The approver opens the notification to review the task.
Review time is tracked separately from the assignee’s time.
Approver makes a decision
If the approver clicks Approve, the task is automatically marked Complete.
If the approver clicks Revise, the task status automatically changes back to In Progress, allowing the assignee to make the requested changes.
