Select a stage field

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read t_SelectAStageField.md

A Stage field allows the workflow context to show additional workflow information, such as the stage name and the estimated completion time for an activity.

Before you begin

Ensure that the workflow field you want to use as the stage field is configured to properly display stages. For detailed steps, see Create a workflow stage field.

About this task

Unless the workflow uses the Requested Item [sc_req_item] table, you can specify which field from the workflow table is the stage field. For workflows that use the Requested Item [sc_req_item] table, the stage field is automatically set to the Stage field of the table and cannot be changed.

To add or edit a workflow stage field:

Procedure

Navigate to Workflow > Workflow Editor.
Create or check out the workflow.
In the title bar, click the menu icon and select Properties.
In the Workflow Properties dialog box, click the General tab.
In the Table list, verify that the table containing the workflow field is selected.
Click the Stages tab.
From the Stage field list, select the workflow field.
Click Update.

Parent Topic:Create a workflow stage field

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title: Select a stage field
description: A Stage field allows the workflow context to show additional workflow information, such as the stage name and the estimated completion time for an activity.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/build-workflows/legacy-workflow/t\_SelectAStageField.html
release: brazil
product: Legacy Workflow
classification: legacy-workflow
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Create a workflow stage field, Workflow stages, Workflow management, Classic Workflow, Build workflows]
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# Select a stage field

A **Stage field** allows the workflow context to show additional workflow information, such as the stage name and the estimated completion time for an activity.

## Before you begin

Ensure that the workflow field you want to use as the stage field is configured to properly display stages. For detailed steps, see [Create a workflow stage field](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/build-workflows/legacy-workflow/t_CreateAWorkflowStageField.md).

## About this task

Unless the workflow uses the Requested Item \[sc\_req\_item\] table, you can specify which field from the workflow table is the stage field. For workflows that use the Requested Item \[sc\_req\_item\] table, the stage field is automatically set to the **Stage** field of the table and cannot be changed.

To add or edit a workflow stage field:

## Procedure

1. Navigate to **Workflow &gt; Workflow Editor**.

2. Create or check out the workflow.

3. In the title bar, click the menu icon and select **Properties**.

4. In the Workflow Properties dialog box, click the **General** tab.

5. In the **Table** list, verify that the table containing the workflow field is selected.

6. Click the **Stages** tab.

7. From the **Stage field** list, select the workflow field.

8. Click **Update**.

**Parent Topic:**[Create a workflow stage field](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/build-workflows/legacy-workflow/t_CreateAWorkflowStageField.md)