# Screen Actions

Screen actions let you automate what happens after someone submits a form. They’re perfect for updating default values to properties, routing users to the next step, or sending them to an external page — all without writing any code.

#### Available actions

1. **Change Data** - Update database properties automatically when the button is pressed.  

* Set text, number, toggle, relation, option properties.
* Choose whether the value should be an exact value or pulled dynamically (e.g., logged-in user).

Example: Set "Assigned To" to the logged-in user or mark a "Status" property as “Submitted”.<br>

2. **Go to Screen** - Navigate makers or end users to another screen inside the same app immediately after submit.

* Ideal for creating multi-step flows (e.g., submit → thank you screen).

3. **Open Link** - Redirect users to any external URL once the form finishes.

* Helpful for sending users to documentation, payment confirmations, or custom analytics pages.

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Change Data actions can be combined with one navigation action.
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#### Step by Step Instructions

To use Screen Actions, follow these simple steps:

1. Open the app builder
2. Open a "Form (Add Item)"/"Form (Update One Item)" screen
3. Click the "+ Add Action" button to add a new action. A default action is added to the screen.

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4. Select the property on which you want to set a default value
5. Select the *value type* you want to set. i.e. "Fixed Value", "Logged In User" or "Current Day" etc.

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{% hint style="info" %}
The *value type* is different based on the kind of property. For eg, only a *Date* property has a *value type* "Current Day". While *Title and Email* properties can have a *value type* as "Logged in User".
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6. And finally, publish the app.

Now, if a user saves new or updated data through the app, their email address is automatically captured under the *Email* property, and the *Due Date* is set to 7 days from the day the data was saved.

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It's important to note that the "Logged in User" *value type* can only be used in private apps. To learn how to make your app private, please follow this link [private-apps](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/private-apps "mention").
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Some common use cases for screen actions,

* Task Status: Set to "Not Started"
* Assigned To: Capture the logged-in user's email
* Delivery Date: Set to 7 days from the current date