Power Automate

Power Automate is Microsoft's workflow automation tool for creating automated processes between applications.

What is Power Automate?

Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is a cloud-based service that enables users to create automated workflows between applications and services to synchronize files, collect data, and more.

Flow types

Cloud flows (automated, instant, scheduled), Desktop flows (RPA), Business process flows.

Common misconceptions

"Power Automate is just for simple tasks" — Complex workflows possible
"Flows always work" — Error handling important
"No coding ever needed" — Expressions and formulas sometimes required