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# Universal Task template form

# Universal Task template form {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use the Universal Task template form to create a Universal Task template.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | Name of this template. |
| Parent table | Table that this template applies to. By default, the template is applicable to all tables. |
| Short description | Description of the template. Note: Adding content to this field does not add that content to the Short description field of the forms that use this template. |
| Template | Content that automatically populates records that are based on this template. Select a field from the specified table in the left column. Then enter the data to automatically populate in the right column. |
| Application | Field that is automatically set based on the scope of your organization. |
| Active | Option for making the template available for use. A template must be active to be used. |
[Table 1. Universal Task template form]

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