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title: "Substitutes assigned for approvers"
description: "In the Substitutes assigned for approvers window you can view a list of substitutions and create new ones."
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  en: https://docs.vismasoftware.no/approval/online_help/configuration/substitutes_assigned_for_approvers/index.md
lastmod: 2026-01-28
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> Documentation index: https://docs.vismasoftware.no/approval/online_help/configuration/llms.txt


# Substitutes assigned for approvers

Last modified January 28, 2026

> In the Substitutes assigned for approvers window you can view a list of substitutions and create new ones.


## Field explanations

### The top part

| Element | Description|
| -----| -----|
| Search field | If you have a long list of substitutes, you can use the search field to filter on a specific user. The search field will use both the **Approver** and the **Substitute** column when performing the search.|
| All (tab) | Lists all substitutes, both current and upcoming. |
| Current (tab) | Lists only current substitutes. |
| Upcoming (tab) | Lists only upcoming substitutes |
| New substitution (button) | Click here to create a new substitute for an approver. You can use the **From** and **To** dates to set up a period, or you can select the **No end date** check box. The **To** date will then be set to **Indefinitely**. |

### The table

| Element | Description|
| -----| -----|
| Approver | The name and email address of the approver. |
| Substitute | The name and email address of the substitute. |
| From date | The start date of the substitution period. |
| To date | The end date of the substitution period. If you have selected the **No end date** check box, this field will display **Indefinitely**. |
| Status | Displays the status of the substitution: Current, Upcoming |
| Action | If you hover on a row, two actions will display at the end of the row: Edit: Click here to change the approver, substitute, or the dates. You can also click Stop now, if you want to remove this substitution. Note! No confirmation message will appear. Delete: Click here to delete the row. A dialog box will appear and you have to confirm the deletion. |


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