Microsoft has now launched a new integration between SharePoint and the Teams Approvals app, which can streamline approval processes in your lists and libraries. With a simple setup, you can now create, approve, reject, and cancel requests without leaving your workspace or conversations in Teams.
Streamline Approvals in SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
This new feature can be particularly useful for managing approvals for everything from purchase orders and leave requests to project milestones and blog posts. A new column, "Approval Status," is added to your lists and libraries where you can initiate new approval requests and track their status.
How the Integration Works
To activate approval navigation, go to the "Automate" menu and select "Configure approvals." This enables you to track and act on requests directly in SharePoint. You can also design workflows and receive notifications through Power Automate to further customize your process.
Upcoming Features
Microsoft plans to introduce sequenced approvals where responses are required in a specific order, providing even greater flexibility in how you design and manage your approvals.
Notifications and Integration with Power Automate
When a new request is sent for approval, the relevant individuals receive a notification in Teams. You can also use Power Automate to automate notifications and integrate with third-party systems.
Learn More About the Integration
To gain a deeper understanding of how you can utilize this new feature, you can read more about approvals in lists and document libraries on Microsoft's website.
This update is a step towards making work processes more efficient and transparent, and we look forward to hearing how you experience this integration in your business.
