Create formulas to change properties in a Power Apps canvas app

Create formulas to change properties in a Power Apps canvas app

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Want to enhance or customize your Power Apps canvas app? You can use easy-to-write formulas to make changes in your app that include changing the format or position of controls, do simple math calculations, or implement conditional formatting in your design.

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Module Objectives

This module explains how to:

  • Understand the basics of how to use formulas in a canvas app
  • Change the format of a date control
  • Use a formula to do simple math calculations
  • Change the position of an icon using a formula
  • Understand how to implement conditional formatting in canvas apps using a formula

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of how to create a canvas app in Power Apps. This should include adding controls to the app. An understanding of working with data in Power Apps is also helpful but not required.