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27 March 2023

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

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Introduction:

Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that can automate various business processes. One of its features is the "key value" functionality, which allows users to store and retrieve data as key-value pairs. This feature is particularly useful for those who need to manage and store large amounts of data efficiently. In this guide, we will explore how to use the "key value" feature in Power Automate.

Step 1: Creating a Key Value Pair

The first step is to create a key-value pair in Power Automate. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Power Automate account and select the "My flows" tab.
  2. Click on the "+ New" button to create a new flow.
  3. Choose the "Instant cloud flow" template to create a new flow from scratch.
  4. Give your flow a name and click on the "Create" button.
  5. In the flow designer, add the "Initialize variable" action.
  6. In the "Name" field, enter the key name, and in the "Value" field, enter the value for the key.
  7. Click on the "Save" button to save your flow.

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

Step 2: Retrieving a Key Value Pair

The second step is to retrieve a key-value pair in Power Automate. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Add the "Get variable" action to your flow.
  2. In the "Name" field, enter the name of the variable that you want to retrieve.
  3. Click on the "Save" button to save your flow.

Step 3: Updating a Key Value Pair

The third step is to update a key-value pair in Power Automate. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Add the "Set variable" action to your flow.
  2. In the "Name" field, enter the name of the variable that you want to update.
  3. In the "Value" field, enter the new value for the key.
  4. Click on the "Save" button to save your flow.

Use Case: Tracking Customer Orders

How to Use Key Value in Microsoft Power Automate

Suppose you are running an e-commerce business, and you want to keep track of your customer's orders. You can use the "key value" feature in Power Automate to store each customer's order details as a key-value pair. This will allow you to retrieve and update the order details quickly and efficiently.

Conclusion:

Using the "key value" feature in Microsoft Power Automate can help you manage and store large amounts of data more efficiently. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can create, retrieve, and update key-value pairs in Power Automate. With this knowledge, you can explore other use cases for this powerful feature and automate your business processes more effectively.

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About the author: Craig Hartzel
Craig is a self-confessed geek who loves to play with and write about technology. Craig's especially interested in systems relating to e-commerce, automation, AI and Analytics.

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