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I'm trying to set a default for a field in a power app form. Below is the syntax I'm trying. Does anyone else have the right syntax? The field in sharepoint is a choice field with options choose one, yes, no
@dmclaughlin
I think you are very close here 🙂
Please try replacing this code
Value("Choose one")
With this code instead
{Value: "Choose one"}
If this does not work can you please show a little more of your screen? I would like to know what property you are putting this code into and what control? (e.g. ComboBox?)
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I'm putting in the default property.
Is there a book or anything that documents all of these properties and syntax required?
I really appreciate your help
I was working a little bit too fast and gave you the wrong suggestion 😋
Clear the Default property of any code and leave it blank
Then put this code in the DefaultSelectedItems property of the ComboBox 😁
If(IsBlank(DataCardValue68.Selected.Value), ["Choose one"], Parent.Default)
I've just been using the online documentation. It doesn't answer every question but it does answer many. Here are my 4 most used resources.
Controls & Properties https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/reference-properties… Formulas https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/formula-reference… Delegation https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/canvas-apps/delegation-overview… Delegation (SharePoint) https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/sharepoint-delegation-improvements/…
Your question here was something I had to learn by trial and error...
So that last one didn't work... I attached the property and my formula.. anything look wrong to you?
Your screenshot looks the same as before. See my instructions here: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Building-Power-Apps/setting-a-default-in-a-powerapp-form-for-a-sharepoint-list/m-p/490915/highlight/true#M148483
Not sure what you need to see.. this is a snipit of the datacard and the property default and the formula.
I gave you some revised instructions earlier in the thread. Here they are again 🙂
Then put this code in the DefaultSelectedItems property of the ComboBox
You have been a life saver
No problem at all. That's what the forums are here for!
If you could accept my post as the solution I would be grateful. Please mark the one that gave the answer 🙂
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