Overview: Article Approval vs. Publication

In ScreenSteps, there is an important distinction between approving an article and publishing it. Approval means the article has been reviewed and meets quality or content standards, but this does not make the article visible to the public. Publication is a separate action that makes the article accessible to readers.

• Approval and publication are two separate steps.
• An approved article is not automatically published.

Why It Matters

Understanding the difference helps ensure that only finalized and intended content is visible to your audience. Even if all articles in a chapter are approved, they will not appear to readers until they are published.

• Approved articles remain hidden until published.
• Publishing can be done individually or in bulk.
• This separation allows for quality control before public release.

Key Terms

Approved: The article has been reviewed and accepted internally, but is not yet visible to the public.

Published: The article is made available to readers and appears in the published content.

• Approval is an internal status.
• Publication controls public visibility.