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Posted on 14 Mar 2025 11:24:24 by CU14031118-0 2
Hi everybody,

I have several Power Automate Web flows where I set string variables with HTML code. Oddly, recently all the <br> tags have disappeared, resulting in a formatting mess (I use these variables to compose the text for emails).

Why did this happen, and how can I solve the issue? I cannot believe that Power Automate doesn't allow standard HTML code in variables. Please note that other tags remained unaltered.

Thanks,
Kind regards

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    Building with Why 193 on 14 Mar 2025 at 12:36:12
    HTML line breaks disappeared
    I have seen Power Automate "help" by changing HTML placed in Outlook directly.  Very annoying.  
     
    When I use variables or compose statements and then place those into Outlook I do not get the same "help".
     
    In my experience I have not had problems with Power Automate just changing code.  I have seen Power Automate get sticky when trying to update.  So you think you have updated an expression but it doesn't take.  I just double check my updates before I close.  If it is saved before I close I don't have problems reopening it with the saved changes.
     
    As far as expanding steps.... yes annoying but when dealing with larger flows more helpful.
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    CU14031118-0 2 on 14 Mar 2025 at 12:17:28
    HTML line breaks disappeared
    Hi,
    Thanks for your reply.

    I simply use the "Set Variable" action, and write the HTML code as its value. Then, I use these variables to create dynamic e-mail text.

    The odd thing is that all of sudden, all of flows removed the <br> tags from the value of the "Set Variable" action.

    I re-added the <br> tags, saved the flow, and it seems to retain them now. My question is: how reliable is Power Automate Web? This isn't the first time I've encountered unexpected behaviors. For instance, flows are now automatically collapsed, requiring me to manually expand all the actions, which is frustrating and time-consuming.

    Thanks,
    Kind regards
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    Building with Why 193 on 14 Mar 2025 at 12:07:12
    HTML line breaks disappeared
    I use HTML in variables in several flows (including <br>) and have not seen any adverse changes recently.  Where specifically are you using the HTML?  I have found that depending on the connector HTML can operate very differently.  Though honestly I do not recall having problems with <br> before.

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