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# 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:
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
**Create a new label**
Click the `create label` link beneath the `labels` field:
A new label form is displayed:
{% endstep %}
{% step %}
**Configure the label**
Enter a `name` for the label and select a `colour`; then click the create label button. For example:
{% 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.
{% 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.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}