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sourceDocument: Australia Build workflows
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# Object data type

# Object data type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Store a JavaScript object.

## Basic options {#object-data__section_hrp_ypc_glb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Label | Displays the label used to identify the data variable in the Workflow Studio interface. The label can consist of any text. |
| Name | Displays the name used to identify the data variable in script calls. The name can only consist of alphanumeric and underscore characters. The system automatically converts the label into a valid name by removing or replacing any special characters. |
| Type | Indicates the type of data stored by the data variable. |
| Mandatory | Indicates whether the data variable must contain a value when configured in an action. |
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## Advanced options for Object variables {#object-data__section_ddy_ypc_glb}

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| Option | Description |
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| Structure | Specifies how to structure the object hierarchy. Options include: * Create Structure Manually * Start from Template {#object-data__ul_mfh_nkw_jhb} Note: Creating the structure manually enables the Save as Template option. Starting from a template enables the Template option |
| Save as Template | Stores a manually created object structure for later reuse. |
| Template | Specifies the existing object structure to apply to this object. |
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Note:  
For more information on using complex object variables, see [Complex data](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/tYVT1pPJOWkjWSc3dPFAWQ "Use a graphical interface to work with collections of complex structured data. Help design users understand the organization of structured data, and add, remove, or configure its individual elements.").