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How to Use the Power Fx DisableĀ  Function in Power Apps

What is the Power Fx Disable Function?

The Power Fx Disable function is a formula that can be used to disable or enable controls on a form based on certain conditions. This can be useful in a variety of scenarios, including hiding fields that are not relevant to the user, disabling buttons until certain conditions are met, and controlling the flow of data in a form.

How to Use the Power Fx Disable Function

To use the Power Fx Disable function, you’ll need to have a basic understanding of formulas and conditional logic in Power Apps. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the form that you want to add the Power Fx Disable function to.

2. Select the control that you want to disable or enable based on a condition.

3. In the Properties pane, locate the Visible property and click the fx button to open the formula editor.

4. In the formula editor, enter the Power Fx Disable formula. The syntax for the formula is as follows:


If(condition, true, false)


Here’s what each part of the formula means:

– `condition`: This is the condition that you want to evaluate. It can be any valid Power Fx expression.

– `true`: This is the value that will be returned if the condition is true. In most cases, this will be `false`, since you want to disable the control if the condition is met.

– `false`: This is the value that will be returned if the condition is false. In most cases, this will be `true`, since you want to enable the control if the condition is not met.

5. Save the formula and test it by previewing the form.

Examples of Using the Power Fx Disable Function

Here are some examples of how you can use the Power Fx Disable function in Power Apps:

Example 1: Hiding Fields that are Not Relevant

Suppose you have a form that contains fields for both personal and work information. If the user selects “Personal” as the type of information they want to enter, you may want to disable the work-related fields. Here’s how you can do this using the Power Fx Disable function:

1. Select the work-related fields that you want to disable.

2. In the Visible property formula, enter the following:


If(DataCardValue1.Selected.Value="Personal", true, false)


This formula will disable the work-related fields if the user selects “Personal” as the type of information they want to enter.

Example 2: Disabling Buttons Until Certain Conditions are Met

Suppose you have a form that contains a button that is used to save the information entered in the form. If certain fields are left blank, you may want to disable the save button until those fields are filled in. Here’s how you can do this using the Power Fx Disable function:

1. Select the save button that you want to disable.

2. In the Visible property formula, enter the following:


If(IsEmpty(DataCardValue1.Text) || IsEmpty(DataCardValue2.Text), true, false)


This formula will disable the save button if either DataCardValue1 or DataCardValue2 is empty.

The Power Fx Disable function is a powerful tool that can help you control the flow of data in your Power Apps forms. By using this function, you can disable or enable controls based on a variety of conditions. Whether you’re hiding fields that are not relevant, disabling buttons until certain conditions are met, or controlling the flow of data in some other way, the Power Fx Disable function can help you create more effective and user-friendly forms.

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