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sourceDocument: Australia Build workflows
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/build-workflows

 Release :

    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Build workflows

ft:clusterId :

    - crworkflow

bundleId :

    - crworkflow

workflow :

    - Creator


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# String data type

# String data type {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
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Store alphanumeric text values using JavaScript data conventions.

## Basic options {#string-data__section_jvb_ylt_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 for String variables {#string-data__section_sbk_h44_dlb}

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| Option | Description |
|-|-|
| Max length | Specifies the maximum length a string value can have when entered from the user interface. The variable can store longer strings than it can display. |
| 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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