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Workflow Activities

Last updated Feb 26, 2025

User Task

Use the User Task activity when the step within the process requires user interaction, such as entering data, reviewing information, or decision-making operations. This activity suspends the process execution until the task is completed.

A User Task activity leverages activities from Action Center, including the Approval Task template. The recommended design is:

  1. Assign the task to one or more users and notify them via Slack, Microsoft Teams, or other communication channels.

  2. Set timers for completion with rules (for instance, notify or reassign)

  3. Suspend execution until the User Task is complete.

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Properties

Display name

The name of the User Task activity as you want it to be displayed on the Long Running Workflow canvas.

Private

If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.

Managing the User Task

To add activities to the User Task:

  1. Right-click the User Task canvas element.

  2. Select Change Task Template. This allows you to select the predefined Approval Task.

  3. Alternatively, you can double-click User Task and add your own activities.

  4. Configure the contained activities as needed.

  5. Return to the canvas by selecting Long Running Workflow in the breadcrumbs.

  • Properties
  • Managing the User Task

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