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# Records.\[Table\] data type

# Records.\[Table\] data type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Stores one or more Sys ID references to records in a specific table. The Records data format is also known as a Glide List since it stores a list of GlideRecord Sys ID values.

## Basic options {#records-data__section_xfh_4vt_flb}

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| Option | Description |
|-|-|
| 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 {#records-data__section_dsp_4vt_flb}

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| Option | Description |
|-|-|
| Hint | Provides guidance to flow or action designers on how to configure the data. |
| Default value | Specifies the value used when a flow or action designer does not provide a value. |
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## Script support {#records-data__section_y4r_blq_tbc}

The records data type is supported in script by the GlideRecord class, which can produce an array containing one or more sys_id values. For more information about the GlideRecord class and its available methods, see [GlideRecord - Global](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_GlideRecordAPI&version=australia&pubname=australia-api-reference&ft:locale=en-US).  

## Output of a Look Up Records action {#records-data__example_mhp_tnw_sbc}

The Look Up Records action uses the Records data type to store its results. In this example, the action looked up Configuration Item records assigned to the requester of a change request. Each configuration item record is a
reference by its Sys ID. The flow execution details shows the configuration item display value, which in this case is the name.