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Steps in a process

Steps in a process represent the tasks that users, your application, or an external application perform to move a case closer to resolution. By using steps, you can refine the life cycle of a case type.

The following tools support process steps:

You can use different types of steps to control who works on the case, what kind of information is shared, and when processing in a case pauses or resumes.