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# Actions
### Add Actions to a task (Task Properties)
Actions are what happen when the user clicks the task button (example: lock, protect, save, update status).
1\. On the canvas, **click the task card** (example: “Submit workbook”).
2\. On the right panel, open **Task Properties → Details**.
3\. You’ll see the current list of actions for that task.
4\. Click **Add New Action**.
**Fill “Add Task Action”**
In the **Add Task Action** popup, enter:
* **Action Type** *(required)*: Pick one action from the dropdown.
* If **Enable Executables = FALSE**, you’ll typically see options like:
* Lock, Protect, Unprotect, Save, Remove Metadata, Update Status, Email, Execute XCall, Suggest Group, Publish to Spark
* If **Enable Executables = TRUE**, the list is limited to **4 actions only**:
* **Save, Update Status, Email, Publish to Spark**
* **Action Name** *(required)*: A clear internal name (example: “Lock workbook”, “Send review email”).
* **Supporting Text** *(optional)*: Helper text shown to the user (keep it short).
* **Is Critical** *(optional toggle)*: Turn on if this action must succeed for the task to be considered successful.
* **Payload Overridable** *(optional toggle)*: Turn on only if you want the payload to be editable/overridden.
* **Error Message** *(optional)*: Message shown if the action fails (write it in customer-friendly language).
Click **Add** to save the action.
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#### Manage existing actions
In **Task Properties → Details**, you can:
* **Reorder** actions (drag handle)
* **Edit** an action (pencil icon)
* **Delete** an action (trash icon)