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Automate changing the status of tasks

Status actions explained

Status actions in Tallyfy do one thing - they automatically re-open a step (task) that was already marked as complete. That’s it.

Here’s the catch: the task must already be complete for this to work. If it’s still open or hasn’t started yet? Nothing happens.

You’ll find status actions particularly handy for:

  • Approval/Rejection steps: When something gets rejected, the previous step automatically re-opens so corrections can be made.
  • Feedback loops: Need to send a process back for revisions? Status actions handle the return trip.

Examples of status actions

Example 1: Re-open task after rejection

IF (Approval Decision field) is "Requires changes"
THEN re-open task "Make changes for next draft"

When reviewers request changes, that draft task opens right back up. Simple.

Example 2: Loop back if quality check fails

IF (Quality Check field) is "Failed"
THEN re-open task "Review product specifications"

This sends the process back to specification review whenever quality doesn’t pass. It’s like having a built-in safety net.

Example 3: Handle document corrections

IF (Manager Approval field) is "Rejected"
THEN re-open task "Update documentation"

Manager says no? The documentation task re-opens automatically - no manual intervention needed.

Automation rule showing status action to reopen step

See how completing step 2 automatically re-opens step 3? That’s your process loop in action.

Examples > Multi-level approval loops

This guide demonstrates how to create multi-level approval workflows with automatic rejection handling that sends work back to previous steps for corrections while maintaining quality control across financial approvals content publishing and contract management processes.

Automations > Actions

Automation actions in Tallyfy serve as the “THEN” component of conditional rules that automatically execute specific behaviors like task assignments deadline modifications status changes and step visibility when predefined conditions are met to streamline workflows and eliminate manual interventions.

Tasks > Complete or reopen tasks

Tallyfy tasks can be completed by clicking the checkmark icon in list views or using the Complete button within the task and can be reopened by clicking the Re-Open button with options to restrict completion to only assigned members through advanced settings.

Actions > Automate hiding or showing tasks

Visibility actions in Tallyfy use IF-THEN logic to dynamically show or hide workflow steps based on conditions like field values or task completion status enabling you to create sequential task dependencies by hiding steps by default and revealing them through automation rules when previous steps are completed.