# How to Create Approval Workflows in Coda

> To create approval workflows in Coda, click the column's Menu button, select Column Type, and hover over Select List to tap New. Replace default options with status labels, choose styles using the Color Picker, include an Approved status option, and share the finished workflow with your team.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-approval-workflows-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a391aab56e05a00fdf580/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside your Coda doc, find the column you want to use and click its corresponding 'Menu' button.
2. After that, choose 'Column Type' from the list of options.
3. Hover your mouse cursor over the 'Select List' option, then tap 'New'.
4. One by one, click the default options and replace them with the actual label you want to use for the status.
5. Subsequently, click the 'Color Picker' button next to it to specify your preferred style.
6. Repeat the same series of steps until all labels are properly customized. Don't forget to add an option for the "Approved" status.
7. Finally, an approval workflow will be created and added to your Coda doc. Share it with your team members and let them know the process.