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New Power Apps Maker Welcome Content Now Live!
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May 9, 2024 9:38 PM

New Power Apps Maker Welcome Content Now Live!

by HubSite 365 about Microsoft

Software Development Redmond, Washington

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Unlock Power Apps potential with the new maker welcome content feature - now available for admins!

Key insights

 

 

  • General Availability of the Power Apps maker welcome content feature is now announced, allowing Power Platform admins to customize welcome messages.
  • This feature helps provide important information, resources, and updates to users, improving their start and ongoing experience with Power Platform.
  • Admins can customize the welcome content with Markdown and a URL, improving engagement through announcements, policies, or updates.
  • Updates to the welcome content will override any dismissal of the message previously, acting as a push notification for important announcements.
  • The Power Apps team plans to expand this feature across the Power Platform family (Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages).
  • Learn more Enable maker welcome content
 

Exploring the Significance of Power Apps Maker Welcome Content

The recent announcement of the General Availability of the Power Apps maker welcome content feature marks a significant enhancement in the way Power Platform admins interact with and support their users. This custom welcome message not only serves as a powerful tool for conveying vital information, resources, and updates but also enhances the user experience from the get-go. By empowering admins to craft tailored content using Markdown and specify a URL for easy access, the feature significantly streamlines the onboarding process for new makers. 

Announcing General Availability of Power Apps maker welcome content - Microsoft are pleased to announce the General Availability of the Power Apps maker welcome content feature. This feature allows Power Platform admins to customize the welcome message that makers see when they sign in to the maker portal. It can be used to provide makers with important information, resources, and updates on Power Platform.

Microsoft are excited to share that the Power Apps maker welcome content feature is now Generally Available. Power Platform admins aim to ensure that all users of Power Apps have the resources they need to use Power Platform easily and productively. Previously, admins assisted makers through welcome emails, wikis, or internal portals to support their learning journey and ensure a strong start.

With the maker welcome content feature, admins can now easily customize the welcome content seen by Power Apps maker portal users. This helps keep everyone updated on essential messages such as security policies, knowledge bases, the environment's purpose, and support information. To leverage this feature, Managed Environments must be enabled, allowing the customization of Markdown content and the definition of a welcome content URL.

Makers encountering the welcome message in the maker portal can choose to dismiss it but can revisit the content on the Learn page at any time. Admins can update the content, overriding the "do not see this again" checkbox, and effectively use the maker welcome content as a push notification system. This versatility allows for the communication of updated policies, survey prompts, or information on popular apps. The potential uses are vast!

What's next? Expansion of the welcome content feature to include other products in the Power Platform family, such as Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, is eagerly anticipated. More news on this expansion will follow. We invite feedback and experiences with the maker welcome content through our community forum.

Read the full article Announcing General Availability of Power Apps maker welcome content

Power Apps - New Power Apps Maker Welcome Content Now Live!

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