Initiate and Approve in WPS on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Initiate and Approve, the most common questions focus on template visibility, request progress, and the admin entry, with 3 high-frequency FAQ topics covered below.

FAQ

What should I do if I cannot find an approval template?

  1. Make sure you are on the Start Request tab.
  2. Check whether your account has permission to view the template.
  3. If the template is still unavailable, contact your administrator to confirm the template visibility scope.

How do I check progress after submitting an approval request?

  1. Open the My Requests tab.
  2. Find the request you submitted in the list.
  3. Review the Status and Type information to check progress.

How do I open the admin console?

  1. Open the Start Request page.
  2. Check whether an Admin Console button appears in the upper-right area.
  3. Click the button to enter the lightweight approval admin console for template or permission management.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Lightweight ApprovalAn online approval tool in WPS collaboration for request initiation, review, copied notifications, and record tracking.
Approval TemplateA preset workflow template used when starting an approval request, usually including form content and an approval path.
CopyA notification step in the approval process that lets related people view the record without necessarily taking approval action.