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Boosting Your Business with the Automation Center in Power Platform

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  Microsoft Power Platform Power Automate In your Microsoft 365Tenant, there may be a lot of workflows running numerous times every day some execute automatically, some follow a schedule, and others trigger instantly upon user requests. Additionally, Desktop Flows are used to integrate with legacy systems. As a result, multiple workflows operate simultaneously to meet various requirements.  With many workflows running, several challenges arise: Monitoring each flow is time-consuming.   Validating execution times can be complex.   Flow owners receive summary notifications for failed workflows but must manually check each one to diagnose issues.   To overcome these challenges, Microsoft introduced the Automation Center.  What is a Power Platform Automation Center?  The Automation Center in Power Platform is a central hub for tracking and managing automation in Power Automate. It helps different users, like creators, operators, CoE team mem...

Automating OneNote to SharePoint Migration Using Power Automate’s OneNote Actions

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  Automating OneNote to SharePoint Migration Using Power Automate’s OneNote Actions Power Automate SharePoint Services Migrating OneNote pages to SharePoint as documents can be a tedious task when done manually. In this blog, I will explain a step-by-step process to automate the migration using Power Automate. Note:  Images inside OneNote pages cannot be migrated using this method. A different approach and some manual works are required for that. Step-by-Step Automated Migration Flow 1. Trigger: Manual Trigger I have used a manual trigger for this flow, but you can modify it as per your needs. Additionally, I have initialized two variables to store the notebook key and section key. 2. Get OneNote Notebooks I used the  "Get recent notebooks"  action to fetch the available notebooks and added a condition to select only one notebook, storing its key in a variable. If needed, you can loop through all the notebooks instead. Save hours of manual work get expert automation ...

Latest Updates on SharePoint Online: Table Toolbar, API Access Changes, and eSignature Enhancements

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  SharePoint Services SharePoint Online continues to evolve, bringing new features and enhancements to improve user experience and streamline administrative tasks. In this blog, we'll cover three major updates: the introduction of the Table Toolbar, changes to the API Access page in the SharePoint Admin Center, and improvements to the  SharePoint eSignature service . 1. Table Toolbar: Enhanced Table Management The new Table Toolbar in  SharePoint Online  is designed to offer users an intuitive and efficient table management experience. Previously, table styling options were available within the text web part, but now, with the dedicated Table Toolbar, users gain access to a comprehensive set of table-related functionalities. Key Features of the Table Toolbar: Expanded Table Styles:  Enjoy all the familiar Table Styles along with additional formatting options. Merge and Split Cells:  Seamlessly merge or split table cells for customized layouts. Add Space Bef...

PowerApps for Beginners: A Guide to Building Your First App

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Power Apps This beginner-friendly guide will introduce you to PowerApps and guide you through building a simple app. You'll learn how to choose different layouts, enable coauthoring, and use modern controls. It also covers adding data sources, designing, testing, and publishing your app, ultimately inspiring you to explore advanced features and integrations. What is PowerApps? PowerApps is a Microsoft tool that comes under Microsoft 365 services. This allows you to create custom apps without coding. It helps businesses automate tasks, connect with various data sources like  SharePoint, SQL, Excel, and Dynamics 365,  and create user-friendly apps with drag-and-drop functionality. Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Simple PowerApps App Step 1: Sign in to PowerApps   Go to  PowerApps  website (https://powerapps.microsoft.com),  sign in with your Microsoft account. Enter your Email ID and Password. Click on  Create  and choose  Start with a blank can...

Enhancing Canvas Apps with Copilot Control in Power Apps

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  Copilot Power Apps In the rapidly evolving world of app development, Microsoft Power Apps continues to lead the way with innovative features that simplify and enhance user experiences. One such groundbreaking addition is the  Copilot Control —an AI-powered assistant that revolutionizes how users interact with data in canvas apps. By enabling natural language conversations, it generates insights and streamlines operations, making your apps more intuitive and efficient. Let's dive deeper into leveraging this innovative tool to elevate your app's functionality. What is the Copilot Control? The  Copilot Control  is an AI assistant powered by the Azure OpenAI Service, designed to transform data interaction within Power Apps. It allows users to engage with data intuitively through natural language, making complex queries and actions as simple as having a conversation. Whether it's fetching insights, responding to queries, or performing tasks like opening screens or sendi...