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How to Use the Power Fx AsĀ  Function in Power Apps

What is Power Fx?

Power Fx is a formula language that is used in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. It is a low-code language that allows even non-programmers to create powerful business apps without writing a single line of code. Power Fx is based on Microsoft Excel formulas, so if you are familiar with Microsoft Excel, you will find it easy to use.

Using Power Fx as a Function

Power Fx can be used as a function in Power Apps. A function is a pre-built formula that performs a specific task. Functions can take inputs and return outputs. Using Power Fx as a function can save you a lot of time and effort, as you don’t have to write complex formulas from scratch.

To use Power Fx as a function, you need to know what functions are available in Power Fx. Power Fx has a wide range of functions that you can use, such as text functions, math functions, date functions, and more. You can find a list of all the functions in Power Fx on the Microsoft website.

To use a Power Fx function in Power Apps, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the Power Apps editor.

2. Select the control where you want to use the function.

3. Select the property you want to apply the function to.

4. Click on the fx button next to the property.

5. Type in the name of the function you want to use.

6. Add the inputs for the function.

7. Click on the checkmark to save the function.

Examples of Power Fx Functions

Here are some examples of Power Fx functions that you can use in Power Apps:

Text Functions

– **Concatenate** – combines two or more strings of text into one.

– **Left** – returns the leftmost characters in a string of text.

– **Right** – returns the rightmost characters in a string of text.

Math Functions

– **Sum** – adds a series of numbers together.

– **Average** – calculates the average of a series of numbers.

– **Min** – returns the smallest value in a series of numbers.

Date Functions

– **Now** – returns the current date and time.

– **Today** – returns the current date.

– **DateDiff** – calculates the difference between two dates.

Using Power Fx as a function in Power Apps can save you a lot of time and effort. It allows you to perform complex calculations and manipulations of data without writing a single line of code. If you are new to Power Fx, we recommend that you start with some of the basic functions and work your way up to more complex ones. With practice, you will become proficient in using Power Fx as a function and be able to create powerful and intuitive business apps in no time.

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