> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/xsoar-6-administrator-guide/6.12/investigate-and-respond-to-threats/day-to-day-tasks-in-cortex-xsoar/incident-management/work-plan.md).

# Work Plan

The Work Plan is a visual representation of the running [playbook](/xsoar-6-administrator-guide/6.12/configure-cortex-xsoar/customize-and-configure-cortex-xsoar/playbooks/playbook-development.md) that is assigned to the incident. Playbooks enable you to automate many of your security processes, including, but not limited to handling your investigations and managing your tickets. Work Plans enable you to monitor and manage a Playbook work flow, and add new tasks to tailor the Playbook to a specific investigation.

When clicking the **Follow** checkbox you can see the Playbook executing in real-time.

In the Work Plan you can do the following:

* View [inputs and outputs](/xsoar-6-administrator-guide/6.12/configure-cortex-xsoar/customize-and-configure-cortex-xsoar/playbooks/playbook-inputs-and-outputs.md) of a playbook.
* View, create, and edit a [playbook task](/xsoar-6-administrator-guide/6.12/configure-cortex-xsoar/customize-and-configure-cortex-xsoar/playbooks/playbook-task-fields.md) for each required step.

  When you create a task, add a name, automation, and description. The name and description should be meaningful so that the task corresponds to the data that you are collecting.

  For each task you can do the following:

  Designate tasks as complete either manually or by running a script.

  Assign an owner for a task.

  Set a due date for the task.

  Add comments and completed notes, as required.
* Re-run the playbook, zoom in and out, and export to a PNG format.

The color coding and symbols in the Work Plan help you to easily troubleshoot errors or respond to manual steps. The following table displays the color codes and their meanings.

![incident-color-coding.png](/files/GXhcQZTzUL0ZJkMQJNB0)


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