Power Apps Controls and Screens

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What are the elements called that can be added to make a canvas app interactive and functional?

Controls (correct)

Utilities

Buttons

Features

Which method is NOT mentioned for customizing controls in Power Apps?

Writing custom expressions in the formula bar

Modifying settings in the Properties tab

Using the toolbar

Employing third-party plugins (correct)

What term is used to refer to the settings that can be adjusted for controls in Power Apps?

Properties (correct)

Features

Attributes

Options

What is the purpose of the New Screen button in Power Apps?

To add a new screen to your app (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which routine categories are mentioned in the provided content?

Daily Routine and Windup Routine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of adding a new screen in Power Apps?

It is automatically named Screen2 or the next available number. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the hierarchical list of controls in Power Apps?

In the left navigation pane. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What will happen when you select a label control under Screen2?

It appears surrounded by a box with handles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which action is performed to add a new screen in Power Apps?

Use the New Screen button. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the box with handles surrounding a label in Power Apps?

The label is currently selected. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended naming convention for controls in Power Apps?

Use camel case starting with a three-character type descriptor. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a proper control name in Power Apps?

btnSrv (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to follow a consistent naming convention for controls?

To simplify building formulas and improve searchability. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of control should the name start with when following the suggested naming convention?

A three-character type descriptor. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a benefit of using camel case in control naming?

Reduces the total number of controls. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a consistent naming convention for controls in Power Apps?

To simplify building formulas and improve searchability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT used for control naming in Power Apps?

hdr for headers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'cmb' stand for in Power Apps?

Combo Box (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended starting format for naming controls like buttons and labels?

Camel case followed by purpose descriptor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which control abbreviation would correctly represent a drop-down menu in Power Apps?

drp (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Adding & Configuring Controls in Power Apps

Power Apps allows for interactive and functional user interfaces (UI) by adding different types of UI elements, called controls.
These controls can be customized in various ways: through the toolbar, by modifying settings in the Properties tab, or by creating custom expressions in the formula bar.
The settings adjusted are referred to as properties.

Adding a Screen

To add a new screen, click the New Screen button.
Choose your desired screen type from various templates.
The screen type suits the app's specific needs.
Newly created screens are automatically named (e.g., Screen2) and appear in the left navigation pane.
This pane provides a hierarchical list of all app controls.

Object Tree View

Navigate to the Insert tab to select Label.
New label controls appear under Screen 2, situated in the hierarchical list.
A label is surrounded by a box with handles when selected.
Click/tap outside the label to deselect it.
Select the label in the screen or from the hierarchical list of controls.

Renaming a Control

Hover over a control to show an ellipsis (...), then click it.
Select Rename to type a unique and descriptive control name.

Naming Convention

Use camel case for control names.
Use a three-character type descriptor (e.g., btn for buttons).
Followed by a description of the control's purpose.
This improves control identification and formula building, also promoting better searchability.

Deleting a Control

Hover over the control to remove, then click the ellipsis (...) button.
Select Delete to remove the control.
For non-screen controls, select the control directly on the screen and press Delete.

Re-ordering Screens

Hover over the screen to reorder.
Click the ellipsis (...) and select Reorder.
Choose from the options (Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward...).
This adjusts the screen's stacking order relative to other controls.

Moving or Resizing Controls

Select the control and hover over its center until a four-headed arrow appears.
Drag the control to change its position.
Select the control and hover over any handle in the selection box until a two-headed arrow appears.
Drag the handle to adjust the control size.

Configuring Controls in the Properties Pane

Use the Properties pane to customize specific controls.
Change properties like text, visibility, and positioning.

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Description

This quiz covers the key concepts of adding and configuring controls in Power Apps, along with the process of adding new screens. You will learn about different types of UI elements, customization options, and the object tree view used for navigation in your app. Test your knowledge of Power Apps functionalities and enhance your UI design skills.