Can you add an approval or action button directly to a notification?

Rich12345

Hello - I am new to Actions and Alerts.  I would like to set up a workflow to allow our team to submit travel requests for their managers for approval.  I have my form and sheet set up fine, and the workflow seems to be working correctly and notifying the indicated approver via e-mail.  However, it looks like the approver needs to click through the e-mail to open the approval form, then act (approve or decline).  I'd prefer to allow our approvers to address these requests in one 'click' rather than two; is there any way to set up the e-mail notification such that the action buttons are embedded in the message?  If not via e-mail, is that something that could be done with Slack?

Andrée Starå

Hi Rich,

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's a great idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

It might be possible with a third-party solution.

Hope that helps!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Nkem Adeolokun

Hi Andree,

I was wondering if the above funcionality is now possible on Smartsheet?  I'd also prefer to allow our approvers to address requests in one 'click' rather than two. Is there now a way to set up the e-mail notification such that the action buttons are embedded in the request for approval?

Many thanks,

Nkem.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Nkem Adeolokun

No, unfortunately, it's not.

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Retail Experience

Andree, Aloha from Hawaii!

I wanted to find out if this functionality is on the 2022 roadmap,

Please advise

Andrew Boyles Hawaii State FCU

Jenny PK

Hello all,

I'm reupping this question to see if it might be on the 2023 roadmap? *cross fingers*

Thanks!

Jenny