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# Write content to record as attachment activity

# Write content to record as attachment activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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This activity writes the content passed in from an input and creates a designated
attachment to a given record.
The Write content to record as attachment activity can be used with
any workflow to write content and attach it to a record.

## Input variables

Input variables determine the initial behavior of the activity.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| tablename \[string\] | The table name for the record. This input field is mandatory. |
| sysid \[string\] | The system identifier (sys_id) of a task record. This input field is mandatory. |
| payload | The plain text content to be written as an attachment. This input field is mandatory. |
| filename | The attachment file name. |
[Table 1. Input variables]

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## Output variables

The output variables contain data that can be used in subsequent activities.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| result \[string\] | Indicates whether the update was successful. |
[Table 2. Output variables]

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