# Workflow Variables

> Source: https://parallelworks.com/docs/organization-admin/settings/variables

## About Workflow Variables

[Contexts](https://parallelworks.com/docs/run/workflows/building-workflows/inputs-and-expressions#contexts) can be a useful feature when you are building workflows on ACTIVATE. Contexts have many uses, such as setting the default values for input fields in the workflow's configuration form. The `org` context calls custom workflow variables. These variables are configured in your organization's settings.

In the example below, you will see that the form for this workflow contains only one input field. Any text you enter will be output along with the value of `orgVariable`. If you run the workflow without entering an input, only the value of `orgVariable` will be output.

```YAML
jobs:
  main:
    steps:
      - name: Run
        run: echo ${{ inputs.hello }} ${{ org.orgVariable }}
'on':
  execute:
    inputs:
      hello:
        label: My Input
        type: string
        default: '${{ org.orgVariable }}'
```

![Screenshot of input entered in the workflow form.](/content-images/docs/organization-admin/settings/variables/workflow-form.png)
_The workflow's input_

![Screenshot of workflow's output.](/content-images/docs/organization-admin/settings/variables/workflow-output.png)
_The workflow's output_

## Configuring Workflow Variables

From the **Organizations** list, select your organization. In the sidebar, under **Settings**, click **Variables**.

In **Workflow Variables**, click **Add Key Value Pair**.

Enter a **Key**, then enter a **Value**. Click **Save**. Users will immediately be able to use the new workflow variable.