PowerApps: Quick Tips to Reset Gallery Default Selection Effortlessly

Key insights

• Power Apps Gallery Reset: Setting a gallery's Default property to {} (blank record) ensures no item is selected by default, preventing accidental data binding and improving data integrity.


• Reset Function Usage: Using the Reset(GalleryName) function after actions like form submissions or cancel buttons clears any current selection and returns the gallery to a blank state.


• Dependent Galleries Consistency: This method is essential for parent-child galleries (such as Accounts and Contacts), making sure that child galleries only show relevant records when a parent is selected, and auto-hide when cleared.


• Recent Documentation Updates: Microsoft has updated its official documentation to clarify how Reset() interacts with the Default property, confirming this approach as best practice in 2024-2025.


• No Performance Impact: Testing in complex apps shows that setting Default={} does not slow down app load times, making it suitable even for large-scale solutions.


• Avoids Common Issues: Properly resetting selections helps prevent orphaned data submissions, user interface confusion, and hidden selections that can complicate debugging in Power Apps projects.

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