June 2024 update of Power Automate for desktop

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Explore New Power Automate Desktop Update: Enhanced Excel & UI Features!

Key insights

Introduction of new data table actions for desktop flows, enhancing data handling capabilities directly out-of-the-box.
Launch of new Excel actions including copying worksheets, reading formulas, and managing cell operations in Excel to streamline tasks.
Implementation of an image-based fallback mechanism for UI elements, increasing the reliability of UI automations by using screenshots as alternative identifiers.
A new timeout property for desktop flows has been introduced, allowing users to set maximum running times to manage flow execution better.
Availability of embedded connection references in public preview, facilitating secure and efficient sharing of connections within desktop flows.

Exploring the Enhancements in Power Automate for Desktop

The June 2024 update of Power Automate for desktop brings a suite of enhancements aimed at improving the automation capabilities for users. This update, version 2.45, includes new actions specifically tailored for both data table and Excel automation, offering out-of-the-box solutions that streamline and enhance data manipulation tasks. Furthermore, the update introduces an innovative image-based fallback mechanism for UI elements, addressing common issues in UI automation by allowing screenshots to serve as alternative identifiers when standard selectors fail.

June 202: The latest update of Power Automate for desktop (version 2.45) has now been made available. It brings several innovative features to improve automation processes. Download the new version to see these enhancements in action.

Newly introduced data table actions for desktop flows.
Enhanced Excel automation capabilities, including copying worksheets and reading formulas.

An image-based fallback mechanism for UI elements is now supported, aiding in reliable automation even when UI elements are not detected. By capturing a screenshot, the software can continue to interact with UI elements without disruption. This ensures that your desktop flows remain effective and efficient.

For those interested in leveraging these updates efficiently, there is support available through the Power Automate Community. Users are encouraged to explore more Powers Automate for desktop resources to enhance their proficiency with this tool. Start with the documentation or sign up for a trial to dive deeper into its capabilities.

A new timeout property for desktop flows to set maximum running time.
Embedded connection references in public preview.

Overview of Power Automate's Latest Features

Power Automate's update introduces valuable enhancements that streamline automation tasks on the desktop. These include not only new data handling capabilities and Excel integration but also innovative solutions to handle UI elements robustly with fallback options. Additionally, there's a fresh timeout feature that ensures operations do not exceed their intended duration, fostering more control over automation sequences. The availability of embedded connections also marks a significant step towards more integrated automation experiences, emphasizing on collaborative potential and streamlined process execution in various professional environments.