Update workflow status

When content and participation tools are created or updated, they either sit in one of the following workflow statuses: Content and participation tools can sit in either one of the following statuses: Draft, Send for approval, Approved, Rejected, Publish, Unpublish.

Click here for more info on workflow statuses.

How to update a workflow status

Depending on their permissions, users will be able to update workflow statuses. Click here for more info on permissions.

To update a workflow status of generic site pages

1. Click Content in the left-hand menu bar.
2. Click Pages to see a list of all existing basic site pages.
3. Search or scroll the list to find the page that you want to edit.
4. On the right hand side of the listing, click on the ellipsis to view the extended menu. Select Edit.
5. When you’ve finished your changes, click Publish.
6. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the arrow next to the current status button.
7. This will display the workflow status options. Click the desired workflow status.
8. A pop-up message will appear where you can leave a Revision message. Click Confirm to change the workflow status.
9. Your workflow status is now updated.

To update a workflow status of project content

1. Log in to your District Engage website.
2. Click Projects in the left-hand menu bar. This will show you all projects you currently have access to.
3. Click on a project to open it.
4. Click on the Edit tab.
5. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the arrow next to the current status button.
6. This will display the workflow status options. Click the desired workflow status.
7. A pop-up message will appear where you can leave a Revision message. Click Confirm to change the workflow status.
8. Your workflow status is now updated.

To update a workflow status of a participation tool

1. In the left-hand menu bar, click Projects.
2. Click on a project to open it.
3. In the left-hand menu, under Participation, click the relevant participation tool type. This displays all the tools within this tool type.
4. Select the tool you would like to update the status of by clicking the ellipsis at the end of the row to see an extended menu. Click Edit.
5. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the arrow next to the current status button.
6. This will display the workflow status options. Click the desired workflow status.
7. A pop-up message will appear where you can leave a Revision message. Click Confirm to change the workflow status.
8. Your workflow status is now updated.