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Microsoft

Start using buttons in Power Automate

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Overview

  • Module 1: Do you want to learn about how to use buttons in Power Automate? This module focuses on introducing the basics of flow buttons, the different types of buttons, using trigger tokens, sharing buttons with other users, and using buttons in the Power Automate mobile app.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Become familiar with the three different types of flow buttons.
    • Find out about trigger tokens and how to use them.
    • Learn how to share buttons.
    • Learn how buttons work in the Power Automate mobile app.
  • Module 2: Do you want to create a Power Automate button flow? This module will focus on Power Automate buttons that don’t require user input and run a predefined series of actions.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Create a flow that is triggered by tapping a button.
    • Build the actions to implement the flow.
    • Learn how to use trigger tokens in a flow.
    • Run a button from the mobile app.
    • Test the button flow.
  • Module 3: Some Power Automate button flows will allow for user input and will run a predefined series of actions. This type of flow button provides the input that is necessary to run the predefined actions in the flow. It will show users how they can create a flow button that runs different logic based on the provided inputs.
  • In this module, you'll:

    • Create a flow that is triggered by a button tap.
    • Build out the actions to implement a button flow.
    • Learn how to allow user input in your button flows.
    • Discover how to use trigger tokens.
    • Run a flow button from the mobile Power Automate app.
  • Module 4: Do you want to build basic flows by using buttons as triggers? This module demonstrates how to configure a Flic button, a wireless bluetooth smart button, with its app on your smartphone and then how to trigger a flow by using that button.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Discover the possible uses of a physical button.
    • Learn how to install and configure the Flic app.
    • Use the flow trigger to connect to the Flic app.
    • Create a flow button that tells your next appointment that you are running late.
    • Create a flow button that lets your manager know that you are on site.
  • Module 5: Do you want to share Power Automate button flows with others? In this module, you will learn how to share buttons and will discover some security basics.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Discover the sharing process of Power Automate flow buttons.
    • Learn about flow button connection security.
    • Monitor the run history of a button flow.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to using Power Automate buttons
    • Introduction to Microsoft Power Automate buttons
    • Types of Power Automate buttons
    • Use the mobile app with buttons
    • Use trigger tokens
    • Share a button
    • Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot flow buttons
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Create a Power Automate button without user input
    • Introduction to the design process of a button flow
    • Reasons to use trigger tokens and how to add them to a flow
    • Exercise - Create a Power Automate button that sends an email with your location
    • Exercise - Create a weather report Power Automate button
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Create a Power Automate button with user input
    • Introduction
    • Six types of user inputs
    • Create a Power Automate button that uses all input types
    • Create a Power Automate button that sends an email
    • Exercise - Use an existing button template to add a new Outlook task
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 4: Create a flow that uses a physical button
    • Introduction to the possible uses of a physical button
    • Install and configure the Flic app
    • Use the Power Automate trigger to connect to the Flic app
    • Create a Power Automate button that notifies an appointment you'll be late
    • Create a Power Automate Button that lets your manager know you are onsite
    • Create a Power Automate button that sends an SMS message to your next appointment
    • Exercise - Use the Flic button to block your Outlook calendar for an hour
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 5: Share Power Automate buttons
    • Introduction to sharing a button flow
    • Share a link to a button flow
    • Share a button flow that has been shared with you
    • Stop sharing a button flow
    • Remove a button flow that was shared with you
    • Discover button flow connection security
    • View a list of button flow users
    • Monitor the run history of a button flow
    • Exercise - Manage permissions of a Power Automate button
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary

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