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title: "What are Flows?"
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updated: 2026-08-06T15:17:49Z
published: 2026-08-06T15:17:49Z
canonical: "support.whatfix.com/what-are-flows"
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# What are Flows?

Whatfix Flows are a series of steps that help users to learn an objective or complete a task through a series of step-by-step actions. These steps display as a layer over your desktop application.

Here's an example of a Whatfix Flow in action:

![](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Flow_desktop.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-12T08%3A36%3A05Z&se=2026-11-12T09%3A36%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=dF%2F0SqsEr5%2BF7kEEPdSrTgDEwn5JxCOOOahTI1gsQaQ%3D)

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For more information about how to create a Flow, see [Create a Flow](/desktop/docs/creating-a-flow).

## Use Cases

- **Onboarding Employees**: Flows guide new employees through onboarding processes, training modules, and how to use specific software applications step-by-step.
- **Product Support:** Provide contextual guidance within the product interface to troubleshoot issues, explain features, and demonstrate how to use certain functions.