Basic use of variables in PowerApps
The logic of PowerApps is not focused on variables at all – it prefers direct connection of items or databases. But from 2017 the “classic” variables are supported. So how to use them?
How to create / change variable?
Define the OnSelect property of some item (like button) with the Set function, like this:
- Set(x,10)
From now, pressing of button changes the value of “x” variable to 10.
Or like this:
- Set(x,x+1)
which increases the current value by 1.
How to show the current value of variable?
Write the name of the variable to the Text property of Label:
How to control them
The variables and their current values can be seen in File / Variables:
