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title: "Workflow reference"
slug: "workflow-reference"
abstract: "Introduction to defining workflows, actions, and workflow section fields and security features."
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# Workflow reference

Here you can find an overview of the [SitecoreAI](https://doc.sitecore.com/sai/en/users/sitecoreai/en/sitecoreai.html) workflow features for architects and developers.

- **Defining workflows**

    Overview of how a workflow progresses through its states via actions and commands. Also covers the **Initial State** field, the **Final** checkbox, and the `__OnSave` command.

- **Standard and custom actions**

    Overview of the standard *Auto Submit Action*, *Auto Publish Action*, *Email action*, and *Validation action*. Also mentions custom actions.

- **Standard template workflow section fields**

    Overview of Standard Template's workflow section fields: **Workflow**, **State**, **Lock**, and **Default workflow**. Also covers how content items are assigned to workflows.

- **Workflow and security features**

    Overview of security features when creating, editing, and using workflows. Also covers how to hide states and commands from users.