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# Create an action input from a step input

# Create an action input from a step input {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an action input based on the data type of a step input. Map the step input value to the new action input.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or action_designer

## About this task

You can use a step input as a template for an action input. Workflow Studio can create an action input of the same data type as the step input.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllProcess AutomationFlow Designer.
2. Select Action.
3. Create an action or open an existing action.
4. Add a step or select an existing step.
5. Select the Data Pill Picker icon for the step input you want to use as a template for an action input.
6. Select the plus icon next to the Inputs option.  

## Result

Workflow Studio creates an input named after the step and input type. For example create_record_table_name, which is an input created for the Create Record step and the Table input. The action input is of
the same data type as the step input, for example Table Name. The step input is mapped to the new action input, and the action input is available from the Data pane.

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