How do team members receive notifications about updates in Smartsheet?

Team members receive notifications about updates in Smartsheet primarily through alerts for changes or comments. This feature allows users to customize their notifications based on specific criteria, such as changes made to certain columns, rows, or comments added to the project sheets. By setting these alerts, team members can stay informed in real-time about important updates without having to check the sheets continuously.

In contrast, regularly checking project sheets, while it may help in staying updated, does not provide active notifications and may not capture updates as promptly. Manually sending emails is inefficient for keeping everyone updated since it requires someone to remember to communicate changes each time they occur, risking delays and missed information. Participating in team meetings can certainly provide updates but is not a direct method of receiving immediate notifications about changes and comments within Smartsheet. The use of alerts is designed to enhance responsiveness and ensure that team members are kept in the loop regarding project developments.