Tracking Sign-off Status
Monitor the approval status of your documents
Tracking Sign-off Status
Keep track of sign-off progress on your documents and documents you've been asked to review.
Document Sign-off Panel
Each document shows sign-off status in a dedicated panel:
Summary View
Sign-offs: 2/4 approvedThis shows:
- Number of acceptances
- Total sign-offs requested
Detailed View
| Reviewer | Status | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | ✅ Accepted | Feb 15 | "LGTM" |
| Bob | ✅ Accepted | Feb 16 | - |
| Carol | ❌ Rejected | Feb 14 | "Need more details on..." |
| Dave | 🕐 Pending | - | - |
Sign-off Indicators
Status Colors
| Status | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Accepted | Green | Approved |
| ❌ Rejected | Red | Needs changes |
| 🕐 Pending | Gray/Yellow | Awaiting review |
Document List View
In the documents list, you can see:
- Sign-off count (e.g., "2/3")
- Color indicator for status
- Quick view of progress
Finding Documents Needing Attention
Documents You Created
- Go to Dashboard > Documents
- Filter by your documents
- Look for incomplete sign-offs
Documents Awaiting Your Sign-off
- Check Notifications for sign-off requests
- Or filter documents by sign-off status
- Look for documents where your sign-off is pending
Understanding Progress
All Accepted
Sign-offs: 3/3 ✅
├── ✅ Alice (Accepted)
├── ✅ Bob (Accepted)
└── ✅ Carol (Accepted)Status: Ready to be marked as Accepted!
Some Rejected
Sign-offs: 1/3
├── ✅ Alice (Accepted)
├── ❌ Bob (Rejected)
└── 🕐 Carol (Pending)Status: Address Bob's feedback, make changes, republish.
All Pending
Sign-offs: 0/3
├── 🕐 Alice (Pending)
├── 🕐 Bob (Pending)
└── 🕐 Carol (Pending)Status: Waiting for reviewers.
Sign-off Timeline
View the history of sign-off activity:
- Open the document
- Go to the Activity or History tab
- See sign-off events with timestamps
Timeline shows:
- When sign-offs were requested
- When each person responded
- Comments with responses
- Republish events (which reset rejections)
Notifications
You'll Be Notified When:
- Someone requests your sign-off
- Someone responds to a sign-off on your document
- A document you signed off on is republished
Notification Types
- In-app: Badge and notification list
- Email: If email notifications enabled
Dashboard Overview
Your dashboard may show:
- Documents pending your sign-off
- Recent sign-off activity
- Summary of document approval status
Taking Action
If You're Waiting for Sign-offs
Check Progress:
- View current status
- See who hasn't responded
Follow Up:
- If urgent, remind reviewers
- Be patient for non-urgent requests
After Rejections:
- Read the rejection comments
- Make requested changes
- Save and republish
- Rejections reset to Pending
- Notify reviewers if needed
If Documents Need Your Sign-off
Review Promptly:
- Check pending requests regularly
- Prioritize based on urgency
Respond:
- Accept or reject with comments
- Don't leave requests hanging
Completing the Workflow
When All Sign-offs Are Accepted
- All reviewers have approved
- You can mark the document as Accepted
- This signals completion
- Document moves to Accepted category
Document Categories
| Category | Meaning |
|---|---|
| In Progress | Still being drafted/reviewed |
| Accepted | Fully approved and final |
| Closed | No longer active |
Tips for Efficient Tracking
Set Aside Review Time
- Dedicate time to handle sign-off requests
- Don't let them pile up
Use Notifications
- Enable notifications to stay informed
- Check regularly
Communicate
- If you'll be unavailable, let requesters know
- If urgent, follow up with reviewers
Track in Team Meetings
- Review document status in standups
- Identify blockers early