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How to Use the Power Fx Index  Function in Power Apps

What is the Power Fx Index Function?

The Power Fx Index function is a function that allows you to retrieve a value from a table or array based on its position. The function takes two arguments: the table or array, and the position of the value to retrieve. The position argument can be specified as a number or an expression that evaluates to a number.

How to Use the Power Fx Index Function in Power Apps

To use the Power Fx Index function in Power Apps, follow these steps:

1. First, create a table or array in Power Apps. You can create a table using the Collect function and an array using the Set function.

2. Next, add the Power Fx Index function to your formula bar. The function should look like this: `Index(TableOrArray, Position)`.

3. Replace `TableOrArray` with the name of your table or array and `Position` with the position of the value you want to retrieve.

4. You can also use expressions to calculate the position argument. For example, if you want to retrieve the value at the position of the current record in a gallery, you can use the formula `Index(MyTable, Gallery1.Selected.ID)`.

5. Once you have added the Power Fx Index function to your formula bar, you can use it in any other formula in your app. For example, you can use it to populate a label with data from a table or array.

Examples of Using the Power Fx Index Function

Let’s look at some examples of using the Power Fx Index function in Power Apps:

Example 1: Retrieving a Value from a Table

Suppose you have a table called `MyTable` that contains three columns: `ID`, `Name`, and `Age`. To retrieve the value of the `Name` column for the second row, you can use the following formula:


Index(MyTable, 2, Name)


Example 2: Retrieving a Value from an Array

Suppose you have an array called `MyArray` that contains three values: `Apple`, `Banana`, and `Orange`. To retrieve the value of the second item in the array, you can use the following formula:


Index(MyArray, 2)


Example 3: Retrieving a Value Based on Current Gallery Selection

Suppose you have a gallery called `Gallery1` that displays data from `MyTable`. To retrieve the value of the `Name` column for the currently selected record, you can use the following formula:


Index(MyTable, Gallery1.Selected.ID, Name)


The Power Fx Index function is a powerful function that can be used to retrieve values from a table or array. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily use the Index function in your Power Apps formulas. With the Index function, you can retrieve data from a specific position in your table or array, making it an essential tool for data retrieval in Power Apps.

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