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A workflow parameter is a bespoke value reference that can be added when creating a workflow.
A default value to use for the workflow parameter can be configured when adding the workflow parameter to a workflow template.
The workflow parameter can be configured to allow a user to edit the parameter value
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using the page tools menu for a page workflow
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Space parameter value
The workflow parameter can also , if created in the workflow template with a default value, is added to the space tools parameters dashboard (if created with a default value) to allow . This allows a space administrator to edit the parameter value to be used when applying a workflow a space.
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If a parameter value is specified in the space parameters dashboard, it will take precedence over the workflow template supplied value when the workflow is applied in the space.
A use case where this can be helpful is when using a global workflow. For example, a space admin might want to change the default value of a specific workflow parameter for use within a space. Editing the space parameter value allows the space specific parameter value to be set, while not altering the global workflow.
Deleting a workflow parameter from the space parameter dashboard does not remove the workflow parameter from the workflow in the space. Instead, a default workflow parameter value set in the workflow template will be used when applying the workflow.
Using workflow parameters
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