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View lifecycle status and next actions

Use the lifecycle status bar to see an item's current stage, understand any blockers or deadlines, and access the primary next action.

Audience

This guide is designed for project manager.

Steps​

Step 1: Open an item with a lifecycle​

Navigate to a workspace item that uses the lifecycle workflow so the lifecycle status bar appears at the top of the item view, showing the current stage name, label, and icon.

Open an item with a lifecycle

Step 2: Check the current stage and state​

Read the lifecycle status bar to confirm which stage the item is in and whether it is ready, blocked, overdue, or in a terminal state, using both the text label and visual indicators.

Check the current stage and state

Step 3: Review blockers and guidance​

If the bar shows the item as blocked, follow the blocker link or message connected to the status bar to understand what is preventing progress and what must be resolved.

Review blockers and guidance

Step 4: Use the primary next action​

Use the primary action button in the status bar to move the item forward when it is ready, or hover over a disabled button to hear or read the explanation for why the action is not available.

Use the primary next action

Step 5: Confirm accessibility cues​

Rely on the combination of colour, text, icon, and spoken explanations from assistive technologies to understand the lifecycle status without depending on colour alone.

Confirm accessibility cues

Last updated: 2026-08-31