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Power Automate wait for an approval of text
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Jun 17, 2023 8:22 AM

Power Automate wait for an approval of text

by HubSite 365 about Tomasz Poszytek [MVP]

Power Platform expert, Business Applications MVP, international speaker.

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I haven't known it's coming and I was surprised one day seeing a new, 4th option under the Approvals group of actions.

Recently, a new 4th option has been added under the Approvals group of actions in Power Automate called "Start and wait for an approval of text". This action is a game changer for many users, and you might be interested in learning how to use it, extend it, and customize it.

  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 0:52 Where to find and how the new action works
  • 04:01 New feature structure in Dataverse
  • 04:48 Customizing the new feature
  • 07:25 Matching response with request
  • 09:51 Extend the new feature
  • 14:18 Wrap up!

Understanding the value of "Start and wait for an approval of text" action in Power Automate

This new feature has brought a significant improvement to the Approvals group of actions in Power Automate by allowing text-based approvals. Users are now able to utilize this feature to customize and extend their approval flows according to their needs. The new action works seamlessly with Dataverse, paving the way for further customizations and enhancements in the future. Overall, "Start and wait for an approval of text" brings a new range of possibilities for approval workflows and automation.

Learn about Power Automate wait for an approval of text

Power Automate provides a new "Start and wait for an approval of text" action, which can be used to set up automated approval processes. This tutorial will explain how to use the new feature, customize it, and extend it. Topics covered include an introduction to the new action, finding and using the action, understanding the new feature structure in Dataverse, customizing the new feature, matching response with request, and extending the new feature. Finally, the tutorial will wrap up by summarizing the key points.

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Keywords

Microsoft Power Automate, Approval Workflows, Text Approvals, Automated Workflows, Automation Processes, Dataverse.