SharePoint For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 15

Creating Workflows with Microsoft Power Automate

IN THIS CHAPTER

Understanding workflow for SharePoint

Figuring out how Microsoft Power Automate works with SharePoint

Getting a handle on workflow templates

Connecting SharePoint with other products

Any organization is made up of processes. Some processes might be very simple, such as checking an email, responding, and then filing it in a folder. Other processes are more complex and might involve multiple people and computer systems. In any case, processes — and workflows — are at the core of an organization.

In this chapter, you explore the workflow options available for SharePoint. You discover how Microsoft Power Automate has changed the game for workflow and expanded it beyond SharePoint, beyond Microsoft 365, and beyond Microsoft. You also find out how to build a workflow using Microsoft Power Automate and connect that workflow to other services. Finally, you explore the traditional SharePoint workflow capabilities that continue to provide you options within the confines of your SharePoint environment.

Understanding ...