Open apps and app files across scopes in ServiceNow Studio

In ServiceNow Studio, you can open and edit apps and app files in any scope, global or custom. The scope that an app is associated with displays at the bottom of the screen and updates automatically when you switch to an app in a different scope.

When you open any app or file in ServiceNow Studio, it may open in an integrated tab. The following diagram and list outline key information about integrated tabs in ServiceNow Studio.

1. Any file in a scoped app opens in a color-coded tab with information about what kind of file it is. In this instance, the playbook opened in an integrated tab, where you can update it using the Workflow Studio interface.
2. Tabs without colors indicate that the file is in the global scope. You can edit global files in ServiceNow Studio.
3. Any tab that's actively open in the canvas shows a contrasting color to indicate the open state.
4. Tabs that are color-coded and grouped are in the same scope. In this example, both actions are in the same application, so they open in the same color tab.

See what scope a file is in by hovering over the tab. In this image, the scope is Security Center.

Depending on the width of your browser screen, you may see an overflow tab appear for apps or files you've opened. The scopes for each file are grouped and color coded just like the open tabs. Select any file to open it in the canvas.

You can also see the scope and update set associated with each file at the bottom of the screen. You can switch update sets here or create one to package your changes.

If you want to ungroup the tabs, select your user preferences on the home page, and select Studio settings. Use the Group tabs by app scope toggle switch option to group or ungroup the tabs by scope.