Workflow Settings

In the Workflow Settings window, you can:

  • Define a name and description for the workflow.
  • Configure where the workflow tasks and history is stored in SharePoint.
  • Define start options for list workflows.
  • Define conditional start options for list workflows.
  • Enable component workflows for site workflows.

Open workflow settings

  1. Open the Designer page to create a new workflow or for an existing workflow. For information about how to open the Designer for list and site workflows, see Designer.
  2. On the toolbar, click Settings.
  3. The Workflow Settings window opens.

For more information about fields descriptions, see Workflow Settings window fields, buttons, and settings.