Can automatic actions be assigned to users on approval of records?

Can automatic actions be assigned to users on approval of records?

Yes, you can configure a set of actions that will take place automatically on each approval, if there are multiple approvers, or on final approval.
  1. Actions that can be configured on each approval: fields updates in the record. For example, after each approval a field is updated to display "1st approval completed", "2nd approval completed", etc.
  2. Actions that can be configured on final approval: sending email alerts, updating fields, assigning tasks, calling webhooks, and triggering custom function. 

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