What happens to a paused workflow when the item is changed?

Let's suppose we have a workflow that is triggered when a task item is created or modified (as chosen in the settings for the workflow). The workflow contains a step that pauses until the day before the due date for the task, then sends out an e-mail message reminder.

Under this scenario, what happens to the workflow when I change the due date?

• Does it continue, using the updated date?


• Does it continue, using the old date?


• Assuming either of the previous is true, is a new workflow spawned upon change?


• Does the existing workflow automatically stop, with a new workflow starting due to the change?