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What functionality do expressions in Power Automate provide?
What functionality do expressions in Power Automate provide?
What will the addDays() expression typically require as its parameters?
What will the addDays() expression typically require as its parameters?
How is the Timestamp variable replaced during flow execution?
How is the Timestamp variable replaced during flow execution?
Which expression would you use to obtain the current date and time in Power Automate?
Which expression would you use to obtain the current date and time in Power Automate?
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What does the Dynamic content pop-up allow developers to do when configuring triggers or actions?
What does the Dynamic content pop-up allow developers to do when configuring triggers or actions?
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If a developer wants a permanent solution for the End Time field, which option should they avoid?
If a developer wants a permanent solution for the End Time field, which option should they avoid?
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What operation would you perform to get calendar information starting from the current date and time?
What operation would you perform to get calendar information starting from the current date and time?
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What is the primary function of the Expression tab in Power Automate?
What is the primary function of the Expression tab in Power Automate?
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What is the primary distinction of an automated cloud flow compared to other flow types?
What is the primary distinction of an automated cloud flow compared to other flow types?
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Which flow type would you use if you need to execute a flow at a specific time daily?
Which flow type would you use if you need to execute a flow at a specific time daily?
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Which method does not directly require the selection of a trigger when creating a flow?
Which method does not directly require the selection of a trigger when creating a flow?
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What is the correct sequence of steps to create an instant cloud flow?
What is the correct sequence of steps to create an instant cloud flow?
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When creating a flow from a blank state, what must a user do first?
When creating a flow from a blank state, what must a user do first?
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What was the earlier nomenclature used for the instant cloud flow?
What was the earlier nomenclature used for the instant cloud flow?
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Which action initiates a scheduled cloud flow?
Which action initiates a scheduled cloud flow?
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What differentiates desktop flows from cloud flows in Power Automate?
What differentiates desktop flows from cloud flows in Power Automate?
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Which category of functions does not manipulate data strings?
Which category of functions does not manipulate data strings?
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What is the primary purpose of the Approvals action in Power Automate flows?
What is the primary purpose of the Approvals action in Power Automate flows?
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In Power Automate Desktop, what feature distinguishes it from the mobile version?
In Power Automate Desktop, what feature distinguishes it from the mobile version?
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Which function category in Power Automate deals with data array manipulations?
Which function category in Power Automate deals with data array manipulations?
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What allows Power Automate Desktop to capture user actions for automation?
What allows Power Automate Desktop to capture user actions for automation?
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What does the Condition action do in an approval flow when a response is received?
What does the Condition action do in an approval flow when a response is received?
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Which function category is responsible for converting data types in Power Automate?
Which function category is responsible for converting data types in Power Automate?
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What application serves as the interface for Power Automate for mobile users?
What application serves as the interface for Power Automate for mobile users?
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How does the Generate strings function categorize itself in Power Automate?
How does the Generate strings function categorize itself in Power Automate?
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What commonly triggers an approval flow in Power Automate?
What commonly triggers an approval flow in Power Automate?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of functions in Power Automate?
Which of the following is NOT a category of functions in Power Automate?
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What is the role of URI parsing functions in Power Automate?
What is the role of URI parsing functions in Power Automate?
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What method does Power Automate use to store the flows created by users?
What method does Power Automate use to store the flows created by users?
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Flashcards
Expressions in Power Automate
Expressions in Power Automate
Code snippets that perform operations on existing values in Power Automate. They allow you to customize actions beyond the standard settings.
utcNow() Expression
utcNow() Expression
A dynamic content field that represents the current date and time in UTC format.
addDays() Expression
addDays() Expression
An expression that adds or subtracts a specified number of days to a given date.
addDays(utcNow(), 7)
addDays(utcNow(), 7)
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Dynamic Content Pop-Up
Dynamic Content Pop-Up
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Dynamic Content Variables
Dynamic Content Variables
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Expression Tab
Expression Tab
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Connector Settings
Connector Settings
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Automated Cloud Flow
Automated Cloud Flow
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Instant (Button) Cloud Flow
Instant (Button) Cloud Flow
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Scheduled Cloud Flow
Scheduled Cloud Flow
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Create page in Power Automate Portal
Create page in Power Automate Portal
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Start from a Template
Start from a Template
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Start from Blank
Start from Blank
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Start from a Connector
Start from a Connector
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Power Automate Desktop
Power Automate Desktop
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String Functions
String Functions
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Collection Functions
Collection Functions
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Logical Functions
Logical Functions
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Conversion Functions
Conversion Functions
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Math Functions
Math Functions
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Date and Time Functions
Date and Time Functions
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Referencing Functions
Referencing Functions
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Workflow Functions
Workflow Functions
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URI Parsing Functions
URI Parsing Functions
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Manipulation Functions (JSON & XML)
Manipulation Functions (JSON & XML)
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Approvals in Power Automate
Approvals in Power Automate
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Power Automate Portal
Power Automate Portal
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Power Automate Mobile Apps
Power Automate Mobile Apps
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Study Notes
Power Automate Expressions
- Expressions in Power Automate allow developers to perform operations on existing values, augmenting actions' native settings
- Expressions are derived from Azure Logic Apps' Workflow Definition Language
- Categories of Expressions:
- String functions (concatenation, replacement, splitting, etc.)
- Collection functions (length, locating elements)
- Logical functions (comparisons, arithmetic, Boolean)
- Conversion functions (data type transformations)
- Math functions (arithmetic, random values, min/max)
- Date and time functions (adding/subtracting time, identifying time intervals)
- Referencing functions (accessing trigger and action input/output)
- Workflow functions (flow details, trigger/action URLs)
- URI parsing functions (extracting URI components)
- Manipulation functions (modifying JSON/XML)
- Example:
addDays(utcNow(), 7)
calculates an end time 7 days after the flow execution time utcNow()
returns the current timestamp
Power Automate Approvals
- Common use: processing document approvals needing superior consent
- Example: a file approval before posting to SharePoint or email to customers
- Documents are typically posted to a temporary location (e.g., SharePoint list)
- Posting triggers a flow with an Approvals action to generate an approval request email
- Approver responds (approve/reject), triggering a Condition action
- Condition action updates SharePoint item based on response (yes=approval, no=reject)
Power Automate Apps
- Power Automate portal: cloud-based interface for creating and managing flows
- Power Automate mobile apps (Android, iOS, Windows): accessible interface for flow editing/execution
- Power Automate Desktop: desktop application for automating desktop tasks
- Desktop flows differ from cloud flows; they automate interactions with desktop applications and files
Creating Power Automate Flows
- Three ways:
- Start from blank: selecting a trigger and adding actions
- Start from a template: choosing a prebuilt flow template
- Start from a connector: starting with a specific connector's capabilities
- Flow types:
- Automated: triggered by connector activity (e.g., message arrival)
- Instant/Button: triggered by user action (e.g., button press)
- Scheduled: triggered at a specific time/interval
- Desktop: created within the Power Automate Desktop app
- Power Automate Desktop records user actions and saves them as flows, capable of automating user interface level actions in apps or terminals.
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Description
This quiz explores the various categories and functions of expressions in Power Automate. Participants will learn about string functions, collection functions, logical functions, and more, all of which augment the actions' native settings. Test your understanding of how to manipulate values and perform operations using Power Automate expressions.