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# Dynamic input configuration options

# Dynamic input configuration options {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Use these options to configure dynamic inputs.

## Common input options {#dynamic-input-options__section_bqf_lfb_chb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Label | Enter a label that appears for the action input when the action is added to a flow. |
| Name | Enter a name used to refer to the input in system records and in scripts. |
| Type | Select one of the dynamic data types. * Dynamic Choice * Dynamic Inputs * Dynamic Template {#dynamic-input-options__ul_mng_z52_gxb} |
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## Dynamic Choice advanced options {#dynamic-input-options__section_bcr_k52_gxb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Name | Enter a name used to refer to the input in system records and in scripts. |
| Default Value | Enter a string value to use as a default for choice list. |
| Max length | Enter the maximum character length for one choice or template field value. |
| Hint | Enter a hint to display for the choice list. |
| Choice | Select one of the following choice list options: * Dropdown with --None-- * Dropdown without --None-- {#dynamic-input-options__ul_w3w_552_gxb} |
| Action | Select the data gathering action to generate choice list values. For example, an action that converts records into a choice list options. |
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## Dynamic Inputs advanced options {#dynamic-input-options__section_kkl_dw2_gxb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Action | Select the data gathering action to generate additional action inputs. For example, an action that converts Service Catalog variables into additional action inputs. |
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## Dynamic Template advanced options {#dynamic-input-options__section_jjj_nw2_gxb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Hint | Enter a hint to display for the record whose fields you want to dynamically display. |
| Default Value | Select a field and field value to use as a default for the action. |
| Action | Select the data gathering action to generate record template values. For example, an action that displays the fields of a third-party record or service. |
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**Related tasks**   

* [Get started with dynamic inputs](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iGEc5GaoqBDUWClann~Qmg#getting-started-dynamic-input "Create a sample action that illustrates using all available types of dynamic inputs in a flow.")
* [Create a data gathering action for a dynamic choice](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/YsxEjApxbh_XThP~bS0Ufw "Create a data gathering action to generate a list of choice options for a dynamic choice input.")
* [Create a data gathering action for a dynamic template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~GcaikCbqGGdUDS9wQtOUA "Create a data gathering action to collect record field values for a dynamic template input.")
* [Create a data gathering action for a dynamic inputs type input](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eMO2BPSLHkPLtdfz1xJ3HQ "Create a data gathering action to create arbitrary action inputs using a dynamic inputs type input.")