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Filter, Search and Lookup functions in Power Fx | Canvas Apps

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Here’s how you can use and understand the difference between Filter, Search and Lookup functions if you are new to making Canvas Apps. I’ve tried to explain the usage of these in simple examples!

These functions are part of the Power Fx and are used in Canvas Apps.

  1. Lookup Function – Lookup function in Canvas Power Apps | Power Fx Formula Example
  2. Search Function – Search function in Canvas Power Apps | Power Fx Formula Example
  3. Filter Function – Filter function in Canvas Power Apps | Power Fx Formula Example

Differences between Filter, Search and Lookup

FilterLookupSearch
Results inMultiple RecordsSingle RecordMultiple Records
Search TypeCriteria BasedCriteria BasedText Based

Here’s Microsoft Learn link for detailed criteria & documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-filter-lookup#syntax?WT.mc_id=DX-MVP-5003911

Hope this helps!

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