That O365 Guru from Cape Town (#NadirKamdar)

Power Apps’ Patch function is a powerful tool that lets you create or update records in a data source through formulas [ learn.microsoft.com ] . In a SharePoint context, Patch enables you to save form inputs or custom values back to a SharePoint list without using the standard form submit. This is useful for building dynamic apps with custom logic (e.g. updating multiple lists at once, or partially updating a record) [ learn.microsoft.com ] . We typically use SharePoint as the data source for such examples because it’s readily available in most Microsoft 365 plans, whereas Dataverse (the premium alternative) requires additional licensing  [ powerapps911.com ] . In short, SharePoint lists are a convenient starting point for new app makers, and Patch gives you flexibility beyond the built-in form controls. In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll introduce the Patch function syntax using modern Power Fx, then walk through patching various SharePoint column types. We’ll cover Date, Cu...