# How to Switch Between Multiple Workflows > Use Workflow Switcher to jump between automations in Advanced Builder without leaving your canvas. Search and open workflows, and reuse actions faster. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/workflow-builder/how-to-switch-between-multiple-workflows - Section: Workflows / Workflow Builder - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 4, each explained below --- **Workflow Switcher** is a faster way to move between automations in GHL Customer Care’s **Advanced Builder**. Open a searchable panel, find recent workflows, and launch another workflow in a new browser tab without leaving your current canvas. This article shows how to use the workflow switcher. --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Workflow Switcher?](#what-is-workflow-switcher)[](#key-benefits-of-workflow-switcher) - [Key Benefits of Workflow Switcher](#key-benefits-of-workflow-switcher)[](#how-to-use-the-workflow-switcher) - [How To Use the Workflow Switcher](#how-to-use-the-workflow-switcher)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Workflow Switcher?** Workflow Switcher is a left‑sidebar tool in **Advanced Builder** that lets you jump to other workflows quickly. It surfaces your recent workflows and a quick search, then opens the selected workflow in a **new browser tab** so your current canvas stays put—enabling safe, rapid context switching while you build. --- ## **Key Benefits of Workflow Switcher** - **Stay in flow:** Jump to another workflow **without leaving** your current builder tab. - **Side‑by‑side editing:** Open the other workflow in a **new tab** to compare logic branches easily. - **Faster reuse:** **Copy/paste** actions or branches across workflows for consistent, reusable automations. - **Time savings:** Avoid page reloads and re‑searching; get to your next workflow in one click. - **Reduced error risk:** Keep your current canvas intact while exploring another automation. --- ## **How To Use the Workflow Switcher** Following these steps ensures you can find and open other workflows without breaking focus on your current build. 1. Go to **Automations → Workflows**. ![Step 1 of 6: Go to Automations → Workflows](https://jumpshare.com/share/BacusbpA5AlE9Qm9Ek9C+/Screen+Shot+2025-10-30+at+10.52.18+PM.png) **Step 1 of 6: Go to Automations → Workflows** This screenshot accompanies step 1 of 6 in the "How To Use the Workflow Switcher" section of "How to Switch Between Multiple Workflows". At this point in the walkthrough you go to Automations → Workflows. For context, this section explains: Following these steps ensures you can find and open other workflows without breaking focus on your current build. The next step is to create a new workflow or open an existing one. - Where to go: Go to Automations → Workflows. - Controls: Automations → Workflows, Create, open, Advanced Builder, Workflow Switcher, or, Shift + W, Quick Search, Recent Workflows, open it in a new browser tab - Next: Create a new workflow or open an existing one. Full procedure: 1. Go to Automations → Workflows. <- this image 2. Create a new workflow or open an existing one. 3. Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). 4. Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. 5. Use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. 6. Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. 2. **Create** a new workflow or **open** an existing one. 3. Switch to **Advanced Builder** (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). ![Step 3 of 6: Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder)](https://jumpshare.com/share/ZWEDtuo2Q7rC8n6rMKpA+/Screen+Shot+2025-10-30+at+10.53.35+PM.png) **Step 3 of 6: Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder)** This screenshot accompanies step 3 of 6 in the "How To Use the Workflow Switcher" section of "How to Switch Between Multiple Workflows". At this point in the walkthrough you switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). The next step is to click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. - What this covers: Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). - Controls: Advanced Builder, Automations → Workflows, Create, open, Workflow Switcher, or, Shift + W, Quick Search, Recent Workflows, open it in a new browser tab - Next: Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. Full procedure: 1. Go to Automations → Workflows. 2. Create a new workflow or open an existing one. 3. Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). <- this image 4. Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. 5. Use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. 6. Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. 4. Click the **Workflow Switcher** button on the left sidebar **or** press **Shift + W**. ![Step 4 of 6: Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift…](https://jumpshare.com/share/whLvZOaH27TKnWTs8WqK+/Screenshot+2025-10-30+at+10.58.02%E2%80%AFPM.png) **Step 4 of 6: Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift…** This screenshot accompanies step 4 of 6 in the "How To Use the Workflow Switcher" section of "How to Switch Between Multiple Workflows". At this point in the walkthrough you click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. The next step is to use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. - Where to go: Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. - Controls: Workflow Switcher, or, Shift + W, Automations → Workflows, Create, open, Advanced Builder, Quick Search, Recent Workflows, open it in a new browser tab - Next: Use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. Full procedure: 1. Go to Automations → Workflows. 2. Create a new workflow or open an existing one. 3. Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). 4. Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. <- this image 5. Use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. 6. Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. 5. Use **Quick Search** or pick from **Recent Workflows**. 6. Click a workflow to **open it in a new browser tab** while your current canvas remains open. ![Step 6 of 6: Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current…](https://jumpshare.com/share/6F25VAQ1WVvEzuDrgXKK+/GIF+Recording+2025-10-30+at+11.01.22+PM.gif) **Step 6 of 6: Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current…** This animation accompanies step 6 of 6 in the "How To Use the Workflow Switcher" section of "How to Switch Between Multiple Workflows". At this point in the walkthrough you click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. - What to click: Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. - Controls: open it in a new browser tab, Automations → Workflows, Create, open, Advanced Builder, Workflow Switcher, or, Shift + W, Quick Search, Recent Workflows Full procedure: 1. Go to Automations → Workflows. 2. Create a new workflow or open an existing one. 3. Switch to Advanced Builder (ensure you’re not in the standard builder). 4. Click the Workflow Switcher button on the left sidebar or press Shift + W. 5. Use Quick Search or pick from Recent Workflows. 6. Click a workflow to open it in a new browser tab while your current canvas remains open. <- this image --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Does Workflow Switcher work in the standard builder?** Workflow Switcher appears in **Advanced Builder** only.  **Q: What does Quick Search look for?** Quick Search finds workflows by **name** so you can open them quickly. **Q: Will I lose my changes if I open another workflow?** The other workflow opens in a **new tab**, so your current canvas stays open.  **Q: Can I copy steps between the two workflows I opened?** Yes, use **copy/paste across workflows** to reuse actions or branches. **Q: Is there a keyboard shortcut?** Yes, press Shift + W to open/close the Switcher panel when the builder tab has focus. --- ## **Related Articles** - [Getting Started with Workflows](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/workflow-builder/getting-started-with-workflows) - [Workflow AI Builder](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/getting-started-w-workflows/workflow-ai-builder) - [Workflows - Auto Save](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/workflow-builder/workflows-auto-save) - [Workflows - Undo/Redo & Change History](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/workflows/workflow-builder/workflows-undo-redo-change-history) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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