# State

> `System.Activities.Statements.State`

`System.Activities.Statements.State`

A State Machine specific activity that can also serve as an Initial state, when linked directly to the Start node. It contains three editable areas, as follows:

* The **Entry** area contains the activities that are to be performed when the state is entered.
* The **Exit** area contains the activities that are to be performed upon exiting the state.
* The **Transitions** area describes the current transitions this state has in relation to other states.

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## Properties

#### **Common**

* **DisplayName** - The display name of the activity.