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title: "Substitute"
description: "In this panel you can assign a substitute for all the documents types you are responsible for."
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  en: https://docs.vismasoftware.no/approval/online_help/settings/substitute/index.md
lastmod: 2026-01-28
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> Documentation index: https://docs.vismasoftware.no/approval/online_help/settings/llms.txt


# Substitute

Last modified January 28, 2026

> In this panel you can assign a substitute for all the documents types you are responsible for.


## Settings for Activating a Substitute

If you are unable to approve documents because you may be away from work (e.g. on vacation) you can assign a substitute user that will receive any documents you would need to approve.

To select a substitute user, type the name of a colleague who has the same roles as you in the selected company.

A substitute user can be assigned for a defined period by using the date pickers or indefinitely by selecting the *Active now* option.
The *Inactive* option disables the substitute user.


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[View this page](https://docs.vismasoftware.no/approval/online_help/settings/substitute/)