Learn the basics of storing an Excel spreadsheet in OneDrive for Business and using this as a data source for Power Apps. This video lays the groundwork for being able to build more complex apps.
In this video you will learn about:
Adding an Excel spreadsheet to OneDrive for Business
The ColorValue function
Detail Form
Edit Form
Browse Gallery
Link to the video on YouTube: Learn to connect: Power Apps Excel Spreadsheet hosted in OneDrive
Link to the video for Curated Library subscribers: Learn to connect Power Apps Excel Spreadsheet host
Key timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Create the solution in Power Apps
2:40 Format the Excel spreadsheet
Shane formats the data in his Excel spreadsheet as a table in order for it be used as a data source. He then gives the table a name to make it easier to be referenced in Power Apps.
3:57 Add the Excel spreadsheet to OneDrive for Business
The Excel spreadsheet is added to OneDrive and connected to Power Apps, which results in the creation of an app.
5:26 Demo of the solution
The app is previewed and the title field on the edit screen is modified. This modification is also reflected in the Excel spreadsheet in OneDrive.
6:32 Customize the app and use the ColorValue function
Title field is customized to include first and last name. The ColorValue function is added to the body field to display colored text based on favorite color.
11:49 Navigate the different screens in the app and perform additional customizations using Detail Form and Edit Form
Legacy field is removed and the remaining fields are sorted via the Detail form. The first name and last name forms are unlocked and their display names are modified. The fields are sorted via the Edit form.
16:34 Sort the data using Browse Gallery
Change the data to sort by the first name field instead of the department field via Browse Gallery.
18:08 Save and publish the app
Name the app, select an icon for it, and save it to the cloud.
20:32 Demo of the solution through the Power Apps mobile app
Additional learning:
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