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Hi,

I am not able to overwrite a variable that already has a value. If I try to do this it shows "This name already exists."(see below screenshot).

Is this an expected behaviour?


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    Hi @db1989 ,

     

    Correct, it's not possible to overwrite a variable yet.

    You can vote on this idea: Update Variable / Global variable without a questi... - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

     

    Also, there are some ideas related to variables: Search - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

     

    I'll keep you posted.

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