Transitions specify the initial state when an item is created and the events that can be added for each state. Transitions help enforce the workflow by enabling event menu items and icons based on the current state of the item
1. Choose Tools > Administration > Workflow.
The Configure Workflow dialog box opens.
2. Select an item Type. The items change based on the selected type.
3. Click the Transitions tab.
4. Select a transition and click Edit to change it. See Editing transitions.
5. Select a resulting state and click Edit to change it. See Editing event resulting states.
6. Click OK to save the changes.