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Exploring Controls

In the previous chapters, we looked at Power Apps Studio, how to create canvas apps by using a SharePoint list, and then creating apps from a blank canvas. In this chapter, we will look at Power Apps controls, what they are, how they are used, and some of the ways you can interact with them to develop your app.

Controls play a critical role in the development and functionality of your app as they allow users to interact with data or trigger actions. Choosing the right control for the right job is extremely important for the functionality, look, and feel of your app, as it ensures that you’re making the user experience as rich and easy as possible.

In this chapter, we will focus on the main control groups. In some cases, ...

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