# How to Change and Manage Work Status

Learn how to change the status of works in ARTERNAL to update your inventory, with options such as Available, Sold, and On Consignment.

Written by Yujia Zheng  
October 15, 2024

## Table of contents
1. [Step 1: Access the Inventory Tab](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4505807-how-to-change-and-manage-work-status#h_6d357803f9)
2. [Step 2: Select the New Status](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4505807-how-to-change-and-manage-work-status#h_0f4bf13bac)
3. [Step 3: Confirm the Status Change](https://support.arternal.com/en/articles/4505807-how-to-change-and-manage-work-status#h_60004f132f)

In ARTERNAL, you can easily change the status of works to keep your inventory updated. Status options include **Available**, **Hold**, **Sold**, **Not for Sale (NFS)**, **No Status**, **On Consignment**, **Invoice Drafted**, **Invoice Outstanding**, **Invoice Completed**, **Reserves**, and **To Be Approved**. Here’s how to change the status of a work:

## Step 1: Access the Inventory Tab
- In the left-hand menu, select the **Inventory** tab.

## Step 2: Select the New Status
- Under the **Status** dropdown, click the current status of the desired work and select the new status for the work.

## Step 3: Confirm the Status Change
- In the **Change Status** pop-up, select the **Staff** (the person who sold the work) or **Contact** (the person the work was associated with), then click **Confirm** to apply the new status.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

**Q: How do I change the status of a work in ARTERNAL?**  
**A:** In the **Inventory** tab, click the current status under the **Status** dropdown and select a new status. Confirm the change by selecting the appropriate **Staff** or **Contact**.

**Q: What status options are available for works?**  
**A:** Status options include **Available**, **Hold**, **Sold**, **Not for Sale (NFS)**, **On Consignment**, **Invoice Drafted**, **Invoice Outstanding**, **Invoice Completed**, **Reserves**, and **To Be Approved**.

**Q: Can I assign a staff member or contact when changing a work’s status?**  
**A:** Yes, in the **Change Status** pop-up, you can assign the work to a staff member or contact before confirming the status change.