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# Completing an Endorsement Task

Endorsement lets the team catch errors, align on standards, and get documentation ready for approval.

## Overview 

The **Endorsement** cycle is a collaborative review step in the lifecycle of a documentation item. It takes place after content has been created or updated, but before it is formally approved or published.

By participating in the endorsement cycle, you help ensure that each documentation item is accurate, complete and ready for the next step.

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## Interactive Tour

Learn how to complete an endorsement task or delegate it to a colleague.

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## **Step-by-Step Guide**

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### Accessing an Endorsement Task

In **To Do**, select an endorsement task in the list.

* Review the documentation by minimizing the submission banner.

{% hint style="info" %}
For more guidance on using To Do, [see this section.](/interfacing-help-files/end-users/to-do.md)
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Viewing Endorsers

* Click the arrow beside **Endorsers** to view the list of endorsers.
* Click the arrow again to hide the list.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Delegating an Endorsement Task

If you feel someone else is better suited to complete the task:

* Click on the **Delegate** button.
* Select a colleague from the list&#x20;
  * Use the **Filter** box to search.
* Click **Delegate**

The task is transferred to the selected colleague.
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{% step %}

### Stopping the Endorsement

Click on the **Stop** button to cancel the endorsement.

* For example, if the cycle was sent by mistake.
  {% endstep %}

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### Filling Out the Form

* Add a **Comment** explaining your decision.
* Click on **Add File** to attach a supporting document, if needed.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Endorsing or Rejecting

* Click **Endorse** or **Reject**, depending on your decision.
* A confirmation message appears, and the task is removed from your list.
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

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## What happens next?&#x20;

If **any** endorser **rejects,** the item is sent back for updates.

If **all** endorse, the item is ready to be sent to the next step (approval or publishing).

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## See Also

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>See the Next Step:</strong><br><br>Completing an Approval Task</td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/end-users/to-do/completing-tasks/completing-an-approval-task.md">Completing an Approval Task</a></td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FWKWDvnFn1TRjJxyBf1Qr%2FIMS%20Icons%20(5).png?alt=media&amp;token=395c8399-92ea-43e3-8baa-2eb7897cc4d7">IMS Icons (5).png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Managing Your Tasks</strong><br><br>Learn the basics on how to manage your tasks in To Do</td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/end-users/to-do.md">Managing Your Tasks</a></td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FIicHnWRDxU9zPCTnLGLC%2FIMS%20Icons%20(1).png?alt=media&amp;token=f51f14ca-3e0c-466b-be24-aebe5b3d9570">IMS Icons (1).png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Managing an Endorsement Cycle (Modelers Only)</strong><br><br>Learn how to configure an Endorsement cycle</td><td><a href="/interfacing-help-files/document-control/managing-documentation-lifecycle/managing-an-endorsement-cycle.md">Managing an Endorsement Cycle</a></td><td><a href="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2F8im0qDWS9z6VdfClJtTv%2FIMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-90.png?alt=media&amp;token=1f82db1b-39d5-4f13-a2c8-a6241b7b8456">IMS-V16-NAV-Library-Icons-90.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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