# Start step

### ![](/files/-M-odyBEKkaQMn7JCSpu) <a href="#the-start-step" id="the-start-step"></a>

The start step is created automatically and cannot be deleted. It represents the first step of the workflow and can be configured with start parameters. Double-click on the start step to edit the start parameters.

**Seed table**

**Swimlane start position**


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