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Hi I have a outlook data source in a power app. How do I display an email in a text box. I gather you use some formula. I don't want to start up the email app, but use the outlook data source, Must be some formula outlook.getmail( etc)..2nd question how do I find what methods are available for a data source?

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Hi Ozmike,

Do you want to show emails on your App? I have seen an article about “Office 365 Outlook”, hope this could be a reference for you:
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/connection-office365-outlook/

About your second question, what do you mean by “what methods are available for a data source”? This article about PowerApps data source for a reference:
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/tutorials/working-with-data-sources/

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Mabel Mao

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ozmike 17 on at

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Hi I had seen this - i was asking if there was a way to use the outlook.com data source..I am able to connect to outlook.com ( not 365) but ...how do you use it..i'm a bit lost ..i can see the data source now what..?

This is the description of the connector...i woudl like to use any ideas.?

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Outlook.com connector allows you to manage your mail, calendars, and contacts. You can perform various actions such as send mail, schedule meetings, add contacts, etc.

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Hi Ozmike,

I create a connection from PowerApps to Outlook.com. Then create an App to send email using this connection. My steps for a reference:
1. Add three Text Box controls, name them as To Email Address, Subject, Body.
2. Add three Text Input controls, put them under three Text Box controls.
3. Add a button, and configure the Onselect property as 'Outlook.com'.SendEmail(TextInput1.Text,TextInput2.Text,TextInput3.Text)

In Preview mode run the App, fill an email address and subject and body in each box, click the Send Email button, an email would be sent.

The steps are the same with the connection to Office 365 outlook. You could also try with other actions.

If you need more information, please feel free reply.

Best regards,
Mabel Mao

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ozmike 17 on at

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Thanks Thats WORKING!

Bonus points what the method to retrieve emails..? Or do I look at Office 365 method the same as for outlook?

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Hi Ozmike,

If you connect to Outlook.com, you can show, send, delete, and reply to email messages, in addition to other tasks the same as Office 365 Outlook.

Please try with it and if you need more help, please free reply.

Best regards,
Mabel Mao

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lmauriceparker 22 on at

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After the email is sent, could either one of these actions take place?

All text fields would be cleared out OR display a text field saying "Email Sent"

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rlmckean 171 on at

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Hi Mabel
I have just started trying this one - works well - however can't see how to download attachments. I created a colection and clicked on the attachments field in the collection of a row I knoew there was an attachment and it caused a crash and restart. Also can't think which entity to insert into the form to accept the attachments or links to same
Am sure you can solve this !!

Cheers

Richard

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