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Posted on by JT-29071526-0

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When I look up documentation for conditionals in Power Automate Desktop, I see screenshots of an action that asks for 3 parameters: 1st operand, operator, & 2nd operand. I don't see that when I create an if action.

Instead, I see a "Conditional Expression" input box. I have tried entering an expression that follows the operand + operator + operand pattern. I've even entered super simple expressions like 1+1=2. I always get an error message telling me my expression must contain a Boolean value. I've also tried things like IF(1+1=2, true, false). No matter what I try, it always complains about wanting a Boolean value. I don't understand why it's not receiving one, or what Power Automate expects me to enter.

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CU15021716-0 20 on at

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I have the same problem - were you able to resolve it?

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You are using Power Fx so you need to have the whole condition in one line. If you want to check 1 + 1 = 2 then put equal sign in the begining.
Like so:

Or with variables:

I would recommend using regular flow so create a new flow and do not enable Power Fx. Then the conditionals are easier to figure out and they match the screenshots you have seen where there is two comparing values and operation to choose.

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