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Posted on by CU27041214-0 4
 
Hi Folks,
 
I am new to power apps and was just trying to use formulas I defined within the components I was creating.
 
But it is not able to identify the name I am defining in the formula section. 
FYI, On the screens it is working fine.
 
Is that a limitation in using Formulas in power apps? Any workaround for this would be truly appreciated.
 
Formula I wrote:
CurrentUser= Office365Users.UserProfileV2(User().Email);
 
Error I am getting in the Text column of a Component's text label.
 
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    mmbr1606 Profile Picture
    mmbr1606 14,629 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    hey
     
     
    you can not use a formula in a component. Does not work this way. You would need to set Input and Output in Components.
     
     
     
    if this answer was helpful please mark as verified
     
     
    cheers
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    Craig.Engbrecht Profile Picture
    Craig.Engbrecht 18 on at
    Hello, 

    Formulas require allowing access by the component to the app context. 
    You can use formulas after that, for example:
    The highlighted function allows me to add fading to the color and brighten or darken it as needed. 
    It also works as a Dark/Light mode feature where the color is swapped out in another formula.



    What you're looking for is this toggle: Access app scope



    While I did have to use an input for it. 
    Disabling the Access app scope toggle would give me errors basically immediately.

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