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How to Create SharePoint Workflows

Creating a SharePoint workflow speeds up complex approval processes, streamlines redundant business activities, supports process improvements and prevents decision-making errors.

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How to Create SharePoint Workflows

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  1. How to Create SharePoint Workflows

  2. A workflow in SharePoint is a pre-programmed set of instructions that automates redundant business processes. Workflow in SharePoint is like a flow chart where the pre-set terms drive the response for an upcoming stage that acts as a stimulus. Simply put, automated workflows reduce manual business processes and offer consistency. It can be as simple as automatically notifying an authorized person for pending document approval or automating a complex sales order. There are several ways to create workflows in SharePoint, some of which are described below.

  3. 1.No Workflow : SharePoint 'Alerts,' when used with specific metadata columns, can easily create simple approval and notification alerts. You can also use the Assigned To columns provided on the Task list to send an email alert to the authorized user.

  4. 2. Simple Content Approval Workflow : The Content Approval Feature can be utilized where one-way content approval remains the primary concern. It fits best in cases like single- ended approvals for documents or vacation requests. You can also add comments to specify the reasons for the approval or rejection of a document.

  5. 3. SharePoint Designer : Apart from simple workflows, there are certain documents or processes which require more than one approver, making them complicated workflows approvals can be easily created by SharePoint Designer, a free tool by Microsoft with extended flexibility. complex. serial However, parallel with or

  6. 4. Microsoft Flow : Microsoft application to automate essential business processes. Based on a trigger and action approach, it is a much easier alternative than SharePoint Designer, which takes hours of coding and debugging. Flow is an easy-to-use cloud-based

  7. Conclusion : SharePoint is a highly collaborative and interactive platform offering businesses a sharepoint intranet solution. Learning how to create a SharePoint workflow to automate manual tasks will eventually lead to enhanced productivity. Add workflows and bring consistency and efficiency to your workplace environment.

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