Input Fields for Power Apps
Form input components for data collection and user input in your Power Apps.
Add input fields using PowerLibs components
PowerLibs provides ready-to-use input fields components that you can customize and paste directly into Power Apps Studio.
- Browse the Input Fields category to find the right component
- Customize the settings to match your app's needs
- Copy the generated YAML code
- Paste into Power Apps Studio
Data collection forms, search functionality, and user input requirements.
Available components
Input
Professional input component with customizable settings and styling options.
Implementation steps
1. Select your component
Go to Input Fields and choose the component that fits your needs.
Data collection forms, search functionality, and user input requirements.
2. Customize settings
Click on your chosen component and use the Settings tab to customize:
- Content - Set text, labels, and display information
- Styling - Adjust colors, sizes, and visual appearance
- Behavior - Configure interactions and functionality
- Layout - Set positioning and spacing options
3. Copy YAML code
Switch to the YAML tab and copy the generated Power Apps code to your clipboard.
4. Paste into Power Apps
Open Power Apps Studio, right-click in the Tree view, and select "Paste code".
Common use cases
Data entry
Use input fields components for data entry in your Power Apps.
Form fields
Use input fields components for form fields in your Power Apps.
Search boxes
Use input fields components for search boxes in your Power Apps.
User input
Use input fields components for user input in your Power Apps.
Best practices
- Test components on different screen sizes
- Ensure consistent styling across your app
- Consider user experience and accessibility
- Validate functionality before deployment
- Keep interactions intuitive and predictable
Troubleshooting
Component not displaying
Check that the component is properly pasted and positioned within your app layout.
Settings not applying
Verify that customizations are saved and the component is refreshed in Power Apps Studio.
Functionality issues
Ensure that any required data connections or variables are properly configured.
Always test input fields components in your target Power Apps environment before final deployment.