How it works
- Write the question and optional text; advanced options rename the Yes and No buttons and change the timeout.
- No answer by the timeout (one minute by default) uses the default, which is No unless you change it.
- Closing the question counts as No.
- Its output says whether you chose Yes, so an If can decide what runs next.
Routines that use it
End of day
At 6 pm ask "Wrap up for today?" and, on Yes, Organize folder tidies Downloads and Close app closes work apps.
Confirm shutdown
Before Shut down runs on a schedule, ask first so you can say No when you're still working.
Clean-up check
Ask before Delete to Recycle Bin clears a folder, with the buttons labelled Clean up and Not now.
Settings
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Title | The question ("Wrap up for today?"). |
| Message | More text under the question. |
| Default | The answer if nobody answers in time. |
| Yes labeladvanced | The Yes button's text. |
| No labeladvanced | The No button's text. |
| Timeoutadvanced | How long to wait for an answer (default 1 minute). |
Questions
- Can a routine ask me before it does something?
- Yes. Put Ask Yes or No before the steps and use If on the answer. If you say No or don't answer, the default (No unless changed) applies.
- Can I change the button text?
- Yes. The advanced settings let you set your own labels for Yes and No.