Summary

Within this chapter we have started to investigate the basics of creating a canvas app within Power Apps, which is the most common type of app created. We were able to create different apps for different types of devices, selecting either phone or tablet depending on which canvas is the most relevant for the devices we want to use.

We found that we can provide a unique identity for our apps, being able to define a name and a description to describe what our app is, and also giving the app a visual identity through the use of icons and colors. These are most visible in the Power Apps app, so it’s a good idea to make your apps as identifiable as possible to help your users find them.

Throughout the chapter we looked at the app settings, and investigated not only the dimensions of the app, but also some of the other app behaviors such as auto-scaling, aspect ratio, and app rotation so that we understand what these mean when we’re creating our apps.

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