Initiate and Approve in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Initiate and Approve, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: template visibility, progress tracking, and admin access.

FAQ

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

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

How can I check progress after submitting an approval?

  1. Open the My Requests tab.
  2. Find the approval request you submitted in the list.
  3. Check the Status and Type information to review the current progress.

How do I open the admin console?

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

Glossary

TermDefinition
Lightweight ApprovalAn approval app in the WPS workspace for submitting, processing, and tracking approval items.
Approval TemplateA preset approval form type used when starting a request to standardize content and routing.
Copied RecipientA person who receives the approval record for reference but does not directly perform the approval action.
Pending for MeThe list of approval items that the current account needs to process.