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AI - Tips for creating Dataverse tables with Co-Pilot

Copilot in Power Apps offers a far quicker and smoother way to create Dataverse tables. However, the way that it currently works can be quite quirky. Here are some tips on how to work more effectively with Copilot.

SQL - How to call SQL Server Stored procedures more easily with the help of Dataverse plugins

It's now possible to execute SQL Stored Procedures more directly from Power Apps. This post walks through a demonstration of how to do this.

Bug - What to do when the data section of the Power Apps Maker portal doesn't work

Currently, there is a bug that prevents connections from being created, shared, or edited from the Power Apps Maker portal. Here's what to do if you experience this problem.

Errors - What to do when creating an app with the 'start with data' feature fails

If you attempt to create an app using the 'start with data' feature and the screen becomes 'stuck', here's what you can do to diagnose the problem.

Text - How to display text with striked/crossed out formatting

Do you need to display crossed-out text in Power Apps? If so, this post walks through an example of how to carry out this task with the HTML text control.

Editor - How to Bring Back the Data Panel in Older Apps

There is an ongoing issue where the data panel may not appear in Power Studio when you open an older app. Here's an updated post on some techniques you can use to fix this annoying issue.

Microsoft Build 2023 - Best highlights for Power App Builders

Don’t miss the following top features for Power Apps Builders that were announced at the Microsoft Build Conference 2023.

Error - How to fix the "This app isn't opening correctly" / "InsufficientActivePlanForApp" message

If users receive the "This app isn't opening correctly" / InsufficentActivePlanForApp error, here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue.

Numbers - How to Format Numbers with a Dollar Symbol the Right Way

To format a number with a dollar symbol, follow the method in this post to ensure compatibility with users from different regions.

Build - Claim a free "PL-400 Microsoft Power Platform Developer" exam voucher and become Microsoft Certified

If you're looking to learn about the latest news and innovations from Microsoft and receive a free Microsoft certification in the process, you should join the Cloud Skills Challenge at Build 2023. This post describes what's on offer and how to register.

Warning Message - "New cloud service dependency for data residency compliance" - What does this mean?

You may have seen the warning message "Power Platform will start relying on a new cloud service dependency for data residency compliance" in the Maker Portal or Power Apps Studio. What exactly does this mean?

Formula - How to add a button that converts degrees Centigrade to Fahrenheit and vice versa

Here's a walkthrough on how we can customise a data entry screen to include a button that carries out unit measurement conversions..

Text - How to extract email addresses that are formatted with angle brackets

If you need to extract email addresses that are formatted in the friendly format "Display Name ", this post describes the formula to carry out this task.

Power Apps for Teams: What to Do If Your Environment Gets Disabled or Deleted

Are you unable to edit your app in Power Apps for Teams environment due to an "environment disabled" error? If so, here's what to do.

Power Apps and Sunshine at the Iberian Tech Summit 2023

The Iberian Tech Summit 2023 was a great event with plenty of great content and lots of amazing speakers!