How can users create custom notifications in Smartsheet?

To create custom notifications in Smartsheet, users can configure notification settings under the Automation menu. This feature allows users to set specific triggers and conditions for notifications based on changes made to the sheet or other activity, such as when a task's due date approaches, a status changes, or a new comment is added.

Using this functionality, users can tailor notifications to meet their specific needs, ensuring that they receive relevant updates and alerts without unnecessary clutter. This level of customization enhances project management and collaboration within teams, as it helps keep everyone informed about critical updates in real time.

The other options might have their uses, but they do not specifically allow the level of customization for notifications as provided by the Automation menu. For example, system alerts can come from dashboards but lack the customization options available through the Automation settings. External notification services might offer some integration but do not provide native customization within Smartsheet, while reminders scheduled through the calendar focus on date-based notifications rather than real-time updates based on specific actions or changes.