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# State flow dictionary overrides

# State flow dictionary overrides {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

A dictionary override in a state flow defines the starting state for all new records
in a specific table. You set an override in tables that extend a base table only, so that
your customizations are applied only to the extended table.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. In a state flow record, select an Ending state.  
   This is the override value which becomes the starting state for all new
   records in the table named.
2. Click Create Default Value.  
   The system populates the Dictionary override field with a value of state, which is the field in the task table affected by the override. The Dictionary override field is read-only. After the override is created, the system hides the Create Default Value button on all subsequent state flow forms for that table.