# Adding new process flow labels

## Introduction

Process flow labels can be created in two ways:

* ['On the fly' from process flow settings](#the-steps) when you need to add a label quickly, whilst working with a process flow.
* From [general settings](/product-documentation/general-settings/label-management.md), which is useful when you need to add/manage a batch of labels  

## Need to know

* A process flow label cannot exceed 20 characters.

## Adding process flow labels from process flow settings

If you're working with a process flow and want to add a new label, you can create it from process flow settings. To do this, follow the steps below.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Access process flow settings**

Select the `settings` option from the canvas toolbar:

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Create a new label**

Click the `create label` link beneath the `labels` field:

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A new label form is displayed:

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Configure the label**

Enter a `name` for the label and select a `colour`; then click the create label button. For example:

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{% hint style="info" %}
These selections determine how the label is displayed when it's applied to a process flow or virtual environment - the name will be shown exactly as defined here, with the selected colour.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Label names cannot exceed 20 characters.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Apply labels as needed**

The label is ready for use and can now be selected via the `labels` field. &#x20;
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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