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Posted on by PBrt 27

Hi,

 

I recently tried to dynamically access a list element within a loop (i don't want a for each loop, just specific indexes).

 

I've tried %mylist[%myIndex%]% with %myIndex% = 1 but it doesn't work. Same for %mylist[%'myIndex'%]%. However, %mylist[1]% works perfectly fine.

 

Is it possible to use a variable as a list index parameter?

 

Thanks

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    Community Power Pla... Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi @PBrt 

    The correct syntax is indeed %mylist[variable]%

    Problem is, the way you inform the variable, it's considered as text type instead of value type. 

    Before throw your variable in %mylist[variable]%, try using 'Convert text to number' to convert your variable in number.

    See Solved: Desktop - Extract specific row and column values f... - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

  • Riyaz_riz11 Profile Picture
    Riyaz_riz11 4,150 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @PBrt 

     

    I think u r mentioned variable way is

    incorrect ,correct syntax is %mylist[variable]%

     

    Regards

    Ahammad Riyaz

     

     

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