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How to Use the Power Fx Lower  Function in Power Apps

What is Power Fx?

Power Fx is a low-code language that helps you build apps and automate processes in Power Platform. It’s a formula language that’s based on Microsoft Excel, so if you’re familiar with Excel formulas, you’ll find Power Fx easy to use. Power Fx lets you create custom logic, integrate with other systems, and build responsive user interfaces.

What is the Power Fx Lower Function?

The Power Fx Lower function is a formula that you can use to convert any text to lowercase. It’s a simple formula that takes a single argument, which is the text you want to convert. When you apply the Power Fx Lower function to a text input, it will convert any capitalized or uppercase text to lowercase.

How to Use the Power Fx Lower Function

Using the Power Fx Lower function is straightforward. Here’s how you can use it in Power Apps:

1. Open your app in Power Apps Studio.

2. Select the control that you want to apply the Power Fx Lower function to.

3. In the formula bar, type the Power Fx Lower function followed by the text input that you want to convert to lowercase. For example, if you want to convert the text in a label control named “Label1” to lowercase, you would enter the following formula:


Lower(Label1.Text)


4. Press Enter to apply the formula to the control.

That’s it! The text in the selected control will now be displayed in lowercase.

Tips for Using the Power Fx Lower Function

Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re using the Power Fx Lower function in Power Apps:

– The Power Fx Lower function only works with text inputs. If you try to apply it to a numerical input or a date input, it won’t work.

– If you’re using the Power Fx Lower function in a formula, make sure you enclose the text input in quotation marks. For example, if you want to convert the text “HELLO WORLD” to lowercase, you would enter the following formula:


Lower("HELLO WORLD")


– The Power Fx Lower function is case-insensitive. This means that it will convert both capitalized and uppercase text to lowercase. For example, if you apply the Power Fx Lower function to the text “Hello World”, it will be converted to “hello world”.

The Power Fx Lower function is a simple yet powerful tool that can make your Power Apps more effective and efficient. It allows you to convert any capitalized or uppercase text to lowercase, which is particularly useful when you’re working with data that needs to be consistent. By following the tips outlined in this article, you can start using the Power Fx Lower function in your Power Apps today.

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