Most of us have formatted inputs in Power Apps Canvas Apps — phone numbers, credit cards, or dates. But here’s the catch: formatting ≠ masking.✅ Formatting makes text easier to read. 🔒 Masking hides sensitive parts of the input while keeping the underlying value intact for business logic or storage.
In regulated industries like finance, healthcare, or government, masking isn’t just UX polish — it’s a necessity.
🔑 Why Masking Matters
- Prevents shoulder-surfing or accidental exposure of sensitive data
- Keeps input usable (you can still save, validate, and process the raw value)
- Adds professionalism and trust to your app UX
Please refer to the full article using the 🌀 Custom Input Masking in Power Apps | LinkedIn
