# Metadata panel

Edit metadata by clicking on the wrench icon.

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**Icon:** Change the workflow icon by clicking on *Background* or *Foreground*. \
**Monitored:** Check the monitored setting if the workflow should be monitored. Read more about monitoring [here.](/development/flow-studio/monitoring/applications.md)\
**Force Commit Message:** Check the force commit message setting if the user should be forced to enter a comment when commit the workflow.  \
**Public Variables:** Click in Edit to add or edit public variables. Read more about public variables [here](/development/flow-studio/applications/menu/inbox/public-variables.md).

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