Skip to main content

Notifications

Community site session details

Community site session details

Session Id : DFwr7VHnifteXTgkj3uo2s
Power Automate - Power Automate Desktop
Unanswered

Condition contains text

Like (0) ShareShare
ReportReport
Posted on 13 Oct 2021 03:14:04 by

I'll like to send e-mail if update item contains text "Approve" for specific filed "검토의견1"

As you see below output, " Approve Park, cheon sun 2021 - 10 -13 T ... " but no input indicated and below error message. 

I don't know what is the difference between contains and equal to but equal to is well recognize text but contain looks not. 

Is there any solution to solve it ? 

 

CSPark_4-1634094444668.png,

,

CSPark_1-1634094073621.png,CSPark_2-1634094166135.png,

,

CSPark_3-1634094340680.png

 

 

 

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    on 13 Oct 2021 at 20:20:25
    Re: Condition contains text

    Hello @CSPark 

     

    Does the variable on the left side of your formula have string-type value?

    The error message says "The provided value is of type 'Null'".

    I'm afraid you haven't set a value to the variable correctly.

     

    Please search and find other threads which was already solved the same issue as yours. For example:

    Solved: Condition if string contains a specific character - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

     

    Good luck.

  • Community Power Platform Member Profile Picture
    on 13 Oct 2021 at 07:30:24
    Re: Condition contains text

    @CFernandes Thanks for your advice. 

     

    I was interested in 2nd Option you suggested below.

    Is there any format to implement with below condition design with variable option ? 

    Actually I'm really beginner so not used to variable f(x) format.  

    Contain needs a collection(array) - see - https://www.flowjoe.io/2020/06/19/power-automate-functions-contains/ 

     

     

    CSPark_0-1634110095350.png

     

  • CFernandes Profile Picture
    8,295 Most Valuable Professional on 13 Oct 2021 at 06:49:20
    Re: Condition contains text

    Hey Mate @CSPark 

     

    I assume you are just trying for Approval - If yes, you can directly query the Output see - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/modern-approvals#add-a-condition 

     

    Contain needs a collection(array) - see - https://www.flowjoe.io/2020/06/19/power-automate-functions-contains/ 

     

    With refernce to the error, you can getting null instead of collection - You can find the expression to validate it at - https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/General-Power-Automate/first-argument-collection-to-be-a-dictionary-object-an-array-or/td-p/918410 

     

    If this reply has answered your question or solved your issue, please mark this question as answered. Answered questions helps users in the future who may have the same issue or question quickly find a resolution via search. If you liked my response, please consider giving it a thumbs up. THANKS!

     

     

Under review

Thank you for your reply! To ensure a great experience for everyone, your content is awaiting approval by our Community Managers. Please check back later.

Helpful resources

Quick Links

Announcing the Engage with the Community forum!

This forum is your space to connect, share, and grow!

🌸 Community Spring Festival 2025 Challenge Winners! 🌸

Congratulations to all our community participants!

Warren Belz – Community Spotlight

We are honored to recognize Warren Belz as our May 2025 Community…

Leaderboard > Power Automate - Power Automate Desktop

#1
eetuRobo Profile Picture

eetuRobo 108 Super User 2025 Season 1

#2
CU12050101-0 Profile Picture

CU12050101-0 22

#3
Nived_Nambiar Profile Picture

Nived_Nambiar 20 Super User 2025 Season 1

Overall leaderboard
Loading started