Using SharePoint Lists as a data source
SharePoint Lists are a very popular data source for Power Apps and for good reason. SharePoint offers not only robust document management but SharePoint Lists also connect seamlessly with Power Apps.
Let’s dig into the specific steps around creating a Power App from SharePoint.
Creating a Power App from SharePoint
There are several ways to create a Power App from a SharePoint list. The first – and easiest – way is to create an app directly from your SharePoint list. While in your SharePoint list, you have the option to integrate with Power Apps. This can be done as follows:
- View your list directly in SharePoint.
- Select Integrate above the list. This will open an additional menu.
- Select Power Apps, then Create an app, as shown in Figure 5.7:
Figure 5.7 – Creating a Power App from a SharePoint list
- Enter a name for your app. In our example, we’ll...
