Sidebars for Power Apps
Navigation sidebars and side menus for app navigation and content organization.
Add sidebars using PowerLibs components
PowerLibs provides ready-to-use sidebars components that you can customize and paste directly into Power Apps Studio.
- Browse the Sidebars 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
Main app navigation, menu systems, and organizing app sections.
Available components
Sidebar
Professional sidebar component with customizable settings and styling options.
Narrow Sidebar
Professional narrow sidebar component with customizable settings and styling options.
Sidebar with Navbar
Professional sidebar with navbar component with customizable settings and styling options.
Sidebar Wide
Professional sidebar wide component with customizable settings and styling options.
Implementation steps
1. Select your component
Go to Sidebars and choose the component that fits your needs.
Main app navigation, menu systems, and organizing app sections.
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
App navigation
Use sidebars components for app navigation in your Power Apps.
Menu systems
Use sidebars components for menu systems in your Power Apps.
Content organization
Use sidebars components for content organization in your Power Apps.
Admin panels
Use sidebars components for admin panels 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 sidebars components in your target Power Apps environment before final deployment.