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powerapps-docs/maker/canvas-apps/power-apps-studio.md

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## Overview of Power Apps Studio
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Power Apps Studio user interface." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio-1.png":::
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Power Apps Studio user interface." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio.png":::
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1. [Power Apps Studio modern command bar](#1--power-apps-studio-modern-command-bar): Dynamic command bar that shows a different set of commands based on the control selected.
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|*Date picker*|A control that the user can select to specify a date.|
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|*Button*|A control that the user can select to interact with the app.|
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For more information about the controls you can insert, inclduing their properties and definitions, go to [Controls and properties in canvas apps](reference-properties.md).
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For more information about the controls you can insert, including their properties and definitions, go to [Controls and properties in canvas apps](reference-properties.md).
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#### Add data
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- Enable modern controls and themes to update automatically.
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- Set your **Data row limit**.
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- Enable auto-creation of environment variables.
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- Enable autocreation of environment variables.
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For example, to edit the app **Name**, go to the **General** tab of **Settings**.
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##### Support
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Access current Power Apps Studio information such as environment, authoring version, session ID and session details. This information is useful for Microsoft Support sessions.
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Access current Power Apps Studio information such as environment, authoring version, session ID, and session details. This information is useful for Microsoft Support sessions.
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#### Power Automate
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#### Variables
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You can save data such as the result values from a data set into temporary storage by using variables. This section lists variables used by the current app. For more more information, see [Variables in canvas apps](working-with-variables.md).
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You can save data such as the result values from a data set into temporary storage by using variables. This section lists variables used by the current app. For more information, see [Variables in canvas apps](working-with-variables.md).
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-variables.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Variables section.":::
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Comments are notes associated with items in your app. Use comments to help your team review the app and provide feedback, or provide additional information on implementation details in your app.
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-comments.png" alt-text=Screenshot that shows where the Comments app action is located and its menu where you can add a new comment.":::
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-comments.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows where the Comments app action is located and its menu where you can add a new comment.":::
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### Preview
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## 3 – Properties list
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When you select an object in your canvas, you can choose one of the object's properties from its properties list. For a complete list of all possible properties, go to [All properties](reference-properties.md#all-properties).
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When you select an object in your canvas, you can choose one of the object's properties from its properties list. For a complete list of all possible properties, see [All properties](reference-properties.md#all-properties).
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-prop-list.png" alt-text="Screenshot that show the properties list based on an object you select in your app canvas.":::
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-prop-list.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the properties list of an object you select in your app canvas.":::
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Use the formula bar to add, edit, or remove functions relevant to the selected object and the property selected from the properties list. For example, select the screen to update the background by using the [RGBA function](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-colors).
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The formula bar lets you add, edit, or remove functions of a property from your selected object. For example, select the app screen to update the background color by using the [RGBA function](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-colors).
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> [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
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> ![Formula bar.](media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar.png)
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the formula bar." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar.png":::
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The formula bar is IntelliSense-enabled. When you start entering text that matches one or more functions, the formula bar shows the list of functions.
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The formula bar is IntelliSense-enabled. When you start entering text that matches one or more functions, the formula bar shows a list of functions.
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> ![Function in the formula bar.](media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-1.png)
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-1.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the formula bar with IntelliSense in action as you type." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-1.png":::
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> ![Inline help for function in the formula bar.](media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-2.png)
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-2.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows inline help for a function in the formula bar." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-2.png":::
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> ![Resolve errors in the formula bar.](media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-3.png)
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:::image type="content" source="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-3.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows formula errors viewed, using the App checker." lightbox="media/studio/pa-studio-formula-bar-3.png.png":::
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For a complete list of all canvas app functions, see [Formula reference - Power Apps](/power-platform/power-fx/formula-reference).
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Real-time, in-product help is available from the documentation using the Power Platform virtual agent. The virtual agent can help answer questions about common scenarios. More information: [Get help building your app from a virtual agent](../common/virtual-agent.md)
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Real-time, in-product help is available from the documentation using the Power Platform virtual agent. The virtual agent can help answer questions about common scenarios. For more information, see [Get help building your app from a virtual agent](../common/virtual-agent.md).
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Use the screen selector to switch between screens when your canvas app has multiple screens. You can also select a screen from the left pane by selecting the tree view. If the current selection is inside a container, or inside an individual cell in a gallery, the selector shows the breadcrumbs for the parent elements at each level.
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You can zoom in or out while authoring the canvas app. Select **Ctrl**+**0** **Fit to window** to fit the screen size based on the current authoring window size. The zoom percentage or screen size used in authoring a canvas app has no affect on the aspect ratio configured for the app. When you preview your app or play a published app, your screen size is temporary.
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You can zoom in or out while authoring the canvas app. Select **Ctrl**+**0** **Fit to window** to fit the screen size based on the current authoring window size. The zoom percentage or screen size used in authoring a canvas app has no effect on the aspect ratio configured for the app. When you preview your app or play a published app, your screen size is temporary.

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