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title: Add and Edit Elements
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description: Use elements to define actions that the flow can run. When they’re on the canvas, connect them to create the order in which they run.
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# Add and Edit Elements

Use elements to define actions that the flow can run. When they’re on the canvas, connect them to create the order in which they run.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.flow_ref_supported_editions.htm&amp;release=264.0.0&amp;type=5" title="Learn about the editions and user interfaces that support Flow Builder. Some Flow Builder features integrate with other Salesforce products that require additional licenses.">View supported editions.</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-platform-platform_automation-264-0-0-production-enus/60568438-ec7e-4665-acd1-7c80dcbe60d5/images/icon_note.png)

Note Adding and managing elements in a flow requires the Manage Flow permission. You don't need to be an admin to have Manage Flow. Ask your admin to add it to your profile or permission set.

- **[Add and Edit Elements in Auto-Layout](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.flow_build_elements_autolayout.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Create automations and stay orgnaized using a streamlined canvas experience.
- **[Add and Edit Elements in Free-Form](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.flow_build_elements_freeform.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Create a flow with a drag-and-drop interface that allows you to place elements anywhere.