Glossary: Workspaces

Workspaces

Workspaces in TYPO3 provide a staging environment for creating, reviewing, and approving content before it goes live. They are a core feature for editorial workflows and quality assurance.

Use Cases for Workspaces

Workspaces are typically used in editorial and team environments, such as:

• Multi-stage approval workflows with editors and reviewers
• Previewing changes with exact date/time simulation
• Collaborative content editing across teams
• Rollback and version history for transparency

How Workspaces Work

• Editors work in a dedicated workspace instead of publishing directly to live.
• All changes are stored in the workspace until reviewed and released.
• Approvals determine when and by whom content is published.

Advantages

• Safe environment for testing and preparing content
• Quality assurance through previews and approvals
• Transparent workflows with clear roles and permissions
• Rollback options for older versions

Typical Use Case

A newsroom prepares articles in a “Review Workspace.” After approval by senior editors, the content is released to the live site, ensuring quality control and accountability.