Airtable Conditional Actions: How To Use Logic In Your Airtable Automations
Use Airtable conditional actions with an approved/rejected rule and clear matching and nonmatching test outcomes.
AirtableWatch: Airtable Conditional Actions: How To Use Logic In Your Airtable Automations
Learn how to set up rules and condition for running workflows in Airtable Automations.
One rule with two expected outcomes
Conditional action groups run actions only when a record matches your rule. Airtable’s current guide explains condition groups and comparisons.
For this example, use a copied Applications table with Review status and Ready for CMS fields.
Trigger when Review status changes. Add a condition: Review status equals Approved.
Inside that group, update Ready for CMS to true.
Add a separate condition group for Rejected, setting Ready for CMS to false.
Do not attach publishing or email actions while testing the rules.
| Test input | Expected action |
|---|---|
| Approved | Set Ready for CMS to true |
| Rejected | Set Ready for CMS to false |
| Needs Review | Neither branch runs |
An update action should not change the trigger field and start itself again. Check run history for each test. Compare the stored field with the expected result. For more background, see conditional workflow logic.
Use the automation maintenance guide to check trigger loops and ownership.
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