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Formula chain ";" not working

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Hello Power Apps community,
 
In the OnSelect property of a button, I'm trying to write something like OnSelect = Set(variable_A; false) ; Set(variable_B; true)
but there's an error showing on the ";". It says "unexpected signs are being used in the formula" although it's supposed to be the correct chain sign (I'm working in France, so it's definitely not the comma).
However, the formula seems to work when I put two ";;" instead of one ";"
can someone explain this ? 
 
Thank you so much
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    Fredrik_A Profile Picture
    3,644 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Power Apps has some language specific syntax (Dont ask me why, i had the same in Sweden) where you can write your formula as Set(variable_A; false);; Set(variable_B; true) Instead of Set(variable_A, false); Set(variable_B, true)
     
    If you want it as the second option, you need to change your web browser language to english.
     
    If my response solved your issue, please mark it as ✅ Accepted Answer and give it a like.
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    PowerDeveloperTP Profile Picture
    453 on at
     

    Some separators and operators will shift based on the decimal separator of the author's language:

     

    Please find the below link from Microsoft

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/global-apps

     
     
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