--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Build workflows sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/build-workflows Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Build workflows ft:clusterId : - crworkflow bundleId : - crworkflow workflow : - Creator --- # Workflow editor # Workflow editor {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama Updated July 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Workflow editor The Workflow Editor in ServiceNow Yokohama Release is a user interface designed for creating and modifying workflows by arranging and connecting activities to automate business processes. It supports managing multiple workflows simultaneously, building custom workflow activities, and leveraging existing activities as data sources. Workflow creation requires theworkflowcreatorrole, while full management---including modification, deletion, and publishing---requires theworkflowadminrole. The editor is accessed viaWorkflow \> Workflow Editor. Show full answer Show less **Important:** The classic Workflow Editor is not fully supported in the Next Experience UI; for optimal user experience, use the Core UI. ## Welcome Screen Upon opening, the editor displays the Welcome page listing active, published workflows. From here, users can open existing workflows, create new ones, or access workflow-related help resources. Filters allow viewing workflows based on publication status or checked-out status for the current user. The **New Workflow** button enables creation of new workflows. ## Workflow Palette and Tabs The palette organizes workflow activities and workflows into tabs for easy access: * **Workflows:** Available workflow activities and subflows. * **Core:** Standard workflow activities from the base system and orchestration components. * **Packs:** Orchestration activities from downloaded packs and custom scoped activities (visible if orchestration plugin is enabled). * **Custom:** Custom orchestration activities (visible if orchestration plugin is enabled). * **Data:** Activities in the current workflow that output data, usable as inputs for other activities (visible if orchestration plugin is enabled). If the Welcome page appears customized from previous versions, it can be reverted to the latest Yokohama version through System UI \> UI Pages by reverting the **workfloweditorwelcome** page to the Yokohama upgrade version. ## Workflow Canvas The canvas is the main working area to create or edit workflows. Key elements include: * **Canvas Tabs:** Manage multiple open workflows. * **Title Bar:** Shows workflow name and status (e.g., Checked out or Published) and provides menu options for configuration, testing, and validation. * **Palette Tabs and Palette:** Contain workflow activities and subflows to drag onto the canvas. Activities are added by dragging them from the palette onto the canvas and connecting them to define workflow logic. ## Accessibility and Usability The Workflow Editor includes keyboard navigation and accessibility features to support users with disabilities, ensuring broad usability across different user needs. The Workflow Editor is an interface for creating and modifying workflows by arranging and connecting activities to drive processes. You can manage multiple workflows in the same screen, create custom workflow activities, and use existing activities as data sources. Users with the workflow_creator role can create workflows. Users with the workflow_admin role can create, modify, delete, and publish workflows. To open the Workflow Editor, navigate to WorkflowWorkflow Editor. For information about using the editor, see [Create a workflow](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/BhLP2UYxpMXx5w_HJ7KihA "Automate a multi-step process by creating a workflow with the Workflow Editor."). Warning: The Next Experience UI does not fully support the classic Workflow Editor. For the best UI experience, use the Core UI instead. ## Welcome screen {#workflow-editor__wf-welcome-screen} The editor opens with the Welcome page, which displays a list of active, published workflows. From this tab, you can open existing workflows, create new workflows, and open help resources related to workflow. ![Number 1 icon]()List display filters : Published: Click to view list of published workflows : Checked Out: Click to view list of workflows checked out to current user : Help: Click to view links to help resources for workflow ![Number 2 icon]()New Workflow button : Click to create a new workflow ![Number 3 icon]()Palette tabs : Workflows: Workflow activities and workflows you can use as subflows. : Core: Available workflow activities appropriate for the selected workflow. Contents can include activities provided by the base system and those purchased with orchestration. : Packs: Orchestration activity packs downloaded from the ServiceNow® App Store, organized by vendor and scope. Custom activities and workflows that you scope also appear as packs. Only visible if the orchestration plugin is installed. : Custom: Orchestration custom activities available. Only visible if the orchestration plugin is installed. : Data: Activities in the current workflow that output data. You can use these activities as data sources for other activities. Only visible if the orchestration plugin is installed. Note: If your workflow welcome page does not look like this example, you may have customized the workflow welcome page before upgrading to Yokohama. You can update the workflow welcome page to the latest version by editing the [UI pages](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_UIPages&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-api-reference&ft:locale=en-US) . Navigate to System UIUI PagesWorkflow Editor welcome. In the UI page record for workflow_editor_welcome, scroll to the Versions related list. Select the row for the version corresponding to the upgrade to Yokohama, right-click and select Revert to this version. ## Workflow canvas After you open or create a new workflow, the system displays the workflow canvas. On the canvas you interact with the Workflow Editor through several different elements: the canvas itself, the canvas tabs, the title bar, the palette, and the palette tabs. The drawing canvas is where you add activities and configure transitions for checked out workflows. Add an activity by dragging it from the palette to the workflow in the canvas. For more information, see [Create a workflow](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/BhLP2UYxpMXx5w_HJ7KihA "Automate a multi-step process by creating a workflow with the Workflow Editor."). * Canvas tabs: Contains tabs for accessing workflows being edited or created. * Title bar: Displays the workflow name and status. Provides a menu and controls for configuring, testing, and validating workflows. * Canvas: Provides the working surface for creating new workflows or editing existing ones. * Palette tabs: Contains tabs for accessing activities being edited or created. * Palette: Contains all available workflow activities and existing workflows you can use as subflows. Drag activities and subflows to the canvas to create new workflows or edit existing ones. {#workflow-editor__ul_gvn_bnw_kr} Figure 1. Workflow user interface * **[Workflow palette](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/MQDoabU5t7ejhhQkbM7IIw)** The default workflow palette contains workflow activities and existing workflows you can use as subflows. * **[Workflow editor title bar](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EGxH~1vnbSScXmxpyVWmig)** When a workflow is opened in the canvas, the title bar displays the workflow title and the workflow status in italics. Possible states are Checked out by \ and Published. * **[Workflow editor keyboard navigation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/sC5of9wNCD_59bhoE4dx7Q)** The platform includes accessibility features that makes the interface accessible to users with disabilities. *[\>]: and then