{"id":127359,"date":"2025-02-06T09:06:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/?post_type=power-apps&#038;p=127359"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:28:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:28:03","slug":"whats-new-in-power-apps-january-2025-feature-update","status":"publish","type":"power-apps","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/whats-new-in-power-apps-january-2025-feature-update\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s new in Power Apps: January 2025 Feature Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-summary is-expanded\" data-moray data-bi-an=\"Summary Block\" aria-describedby=\"summary\">\n\t<p>\n\t\t<strong>Summary:<\/strong>\n\t\t<span>Welcome to the Power Apps monthly feature update! We will use this blog to share what&#8217;s new in Power Apps. A summary of product, community, and learning updates from throughout the month so you can access it in one easy place. <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside id=\"accordion-f45ac507-1ada-4ce0-929c-8f803f5e91b0\" class=\"table-of-contents-block accordion pb-0\" data-bi-aN=\"table-of-contents\">\n\t<button class=\"btn btn-collapse mb-0 display-flex justify-content-between w-100\" type=\"button\" data-mount=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion-collapse-f45ac507-1ada-4ce0-929c-8f803f5e91b0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-collapse-f45ac507-1ada-4ce0-929c-8f803f5e91b0\">\n\t\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__label subtitle\">In this article<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__current mr-4 text-gray-600 font-weight-normal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t<svg class=\"table-of-contents-block__arrow\" aria-label=\"Toggle arrow\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 11\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t<path 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designer is now available in Public Preview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">Work with existing tables in data workspace<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">User defined functions, user defined types, and enhanced component properties<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#ai-powered-development\">Enterprise-Grade Governance<\/a><ol class=\"table-of-contents-block__list\"><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">SQL Server environment variables are now available for Power Apps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">Unlock Seamless Data Integration with PostgreSQL as a Virtual Connector Provider<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">Manage system views with security role Public\u00a0preview \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">Prevent data exfiltration with client app access control Public preview \u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#ai-powered-development\">Intelligent Apps<\/a><ol class=\"table-of-contents-block__list\"><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">React and Fluent based virtual code components are now generally available<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#coathoring\">Unlock new possibilities by customizing Copilot chat in your apps with Copilot Studio (Preview)<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#ai-powered-development\">Learning and Documentation Updates<\/a><ol class=\"table-of-contents-block__list\"><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#training-paths-and-labs\">Training Paths and Labs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item\"><a class=\"table-of-contents-block__list-item-link\" href=\"#documentation-updates\">Documentation Updates<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span class=\"table-of-contents-block__progress-bar\"><\/span>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-cta-block\" data-moray data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"card d-block mx-ng mx-md-0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row no-gutters material-color-brand-light bg-fabric-white\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"d-flex col-md\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-body align-self-center p-4 p-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Get started with the latest updates today!<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mb-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Jump into Power Apps to try the latest updates, you can use an existing environment or get started for free using the Developer plan.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"link-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/make.powerapps.com\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_campaign=monthlyupdate0125\" class=\"btn btn-primary bg-body text-body\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Get started here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-chevron-right glyph-append-xsmall\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-powered-development\">AI-powered Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-out-what-s-new-in-this-edition-of-power-apps-pulse\">Check out what\u2019s new in this edition of Power Apps Pulse!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your productivity is sure to get a boost from these updates! We\u2019re excited to share the new powerful and personalizable Power Platform Admin Center, experience added efficiency and expanded capabilities in the data workspace, and get hands on with the brand new Plan Designer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Power Apps Pulse January 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/91Wh13Xx9hQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Plan designer is now available in Public Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Intelligent-Studio-Plan-User-Stories.gif\" alt=\"Animated Gif Image\" class=\"wp-image-126952\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Power Apps team is excited to announce the plan designer is now in public preview and available for makers worldwide! With the plan designer, it is now easier than ever to transform a simple business requirement into a complete, end-to-end low-code solution in minutes. It enables makers with Copilot and a team of agents, with rich domain skills across solution architecture, data modeling, and user experience generation. Designed to revolutionize the way you build business solutions, the plan designer empowers you to build intelligent, impactful solutions efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/introducing-the-plan-designer-in-power-apps-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Work with existing tables in data workspace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-2048x1028.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now visualize and manage existing tables in the ERD table designer, data workspace. Instead of starting from scratch, you can use your existing tables to build more robust data models. Once you\u2019ve assembled your tables, the enhanced ERD view will allow you to review your existing and new tables side-by-side more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/work-with-existing-tables-in-data-workspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">User defined functions, user defined types, and enhanced component properties<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-14_17h33_14.webp\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127129 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2025-01-14_17h33_14.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Power Fx formula updates to make reuse and maintenance easier than ever:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/component-properties\">Enhanced component properties<\/a>&nbsp;(ECPs) have moved to preview. With any remaining feedback, we plan to take them to general availability in the next few months. ECPs enable the ability to share logic across apps through a component library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/object-app#user-defined-functions\">User defined functions<\/a>&nbsp;(UDFs) can now include behavior functions with side effects, such as&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-set\">Set<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-clear-collect-clearcollect\">Collect<\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-reset\">Reset<\/a><\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-showerror\">Notify<\/a><\/strong>. Declarative is always best, so use this facility only when you must. When you do, wrap the formula in&nbsp;<code>{ }<\/code>&nbsp;and you can then use the&nbsp;<code>;<\/code>&nbsp;(or&nbsp;<code>;;<\/code>) chaining operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/object-app#user-defined-types\">User defined types<\/a>&nbsp;(UDTs) enable tables and records to be passed in and out of UDFs. UDTs also enable bulk conversion of JSON untyped objects to typed objects, particularly useful with web APIs. Welcome the new&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-type\"><strong>Type<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>RecordOf<\/strong>&nbsp;functions<\/a>, an expanded role for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-astype-istype\">AsType<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-astype-istype\">IsType<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;functions, and a new parameter for&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-parsejson\">ParseJSON<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/user-defined-functions-user-defined-types-and-enhanced-component-properties-move-forward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-powered-development\">Enterprise-Grade Governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">SQL Server environment variables are now available for Power Apps<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.webp\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127441 webp-format\" srcset=\"\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1.webp\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for Entra SQL Server environment variables is now available.&nbsp; They save you time moving your solutions from one environment to another.&nbsp; For example, moving your solution from an environment used for dev or test to a different environment used for test or production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/environmentvariables#create-an-environment-variable-in-a-solution\">manually create environment variables<\/a> in your solution or <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/environmentvariables-data-source-canvas-apps#automatically-create-data-source-environment-variables-when-connecting-to-data\">set a switch in your app to auto-create them<\/a> for you when you add a data source to your app while in your solution. Note that this feature is specifically for Entra. Power Apps with shared connections (e.g., SQL Auth) continue with <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/create-connection-reference\">connection references<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/sql-server-environment-variables-available-for-power-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Unlock Seamless Data Integration with PostgreSQL as a Virtual Connector Provider<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/VT_PostgreSQL.gif\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127451\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s fast-evolving data landscape, seamlessly integrating and relating data across multiple sources is more crucial than ever. We are excited to announce the General Availability of <strong>PostgreSQL as a Virtual Connector Provider<\/strong>&nbsp;in Dataverse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this capability, you can now access real-time data from PostgreSQL <strong>without duplicating it within Dataverse<\/strong>. Makers can virtualize PostgreSQL data, enabling a unified data experience that combines <strong>native Dataverse and PostgreSQL data<\/strong>. This feature empowers users to make informed business decisions with a <strong>comprehensive, connected data view<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly beneficial for organizations managing large volumes of <strong>critical data in PostgreSQL<\/strong>&nbsp;while wanting to <strong>leverage Dataverse\u2019s advanced data relationship and visualization capabilities<\/strong>. Experience the power of a seamless, integrated data environment\u2014without the complexity of data duplication!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/create-virtual-tables-using-connectors?tabs=sql\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Manage system views with security role Public&nbsp;preview &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Manange-rolebased-views.gif\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127457\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are announcing the Manage system views with security role preview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the list of system views shown on each table form list is fixed&nbsp;for all users who have access to the table. The list of system views can be long for some of your tables,&nbsp;and they might not be applicable&nbsp;to users based on their role. Now Administrators&nbsp;can manage which system views to show on the table form list based on the user\u2019s security role assignment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/model-driven-apps\/manage-view-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Prevent data exfiltration with client app access control Public preview &nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We are announcing the Public preview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/release-plan\/2024wave1\/data-platform\/prevent-data-exfiltration-securing-app-access%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\">prevent data exfiltration by securing app access<\/a> feature.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How does this affect me?<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature will allow admins and makers to protect against data exfiltration by controlling what apps can be run in your Dataverse Environment. This feature will help to prevent malicious users from creating or using unapproved apps to export sensitive data from your environment.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admins and makers will be able to utilize the following features from the Power Platform admin portal:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a list of approved applications that can access an environment.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize enforcement mode to ensure that only the approved applications can access your environment.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize audit mode to review the current applications that are approved or denied access to your environment.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/control-app-access-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-powered-development\">Intelligent Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">React and Fluent based virtual code components are now generally available<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VirtualControlsGA-1024x742.gif\" alt=\"A screenshot of a computer\" class=\"wp-image-127361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VirtualControlsGA-1024x742.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VirtualControlsGA-300x217.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VirtualControlsGA-768x557.gif 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VirtualControlsGA-1536x1113.gif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>React and Fluent-based virtual code components were announced to be generally available for Model-driven and canvas apps . This feature allows customers and partners to leverage the Microsoft Power Apps platform libraries for React and Fluent, enabling the creation of a diverse set of code components without the need to package these libraries. Key benefits include unified consistent Fluent styling across multiple apps, improved performance by eliminating the need for isolated React trees and smaller control bundles, and simplified development by removing the need to include React or Fluent libraries in individual component bundles, streamlining the development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/power-apps\/react-and-fluent-based-virtual-code-components-are-now-generally-available\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coathoring\">Unlock new possibilities by customizing Copilot chat in your apps with Copilot Studio (Preview)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1906\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ChatCopilotCustomizationDemoShort.gif\" alt=\"Animated Gif Image\" class=\"wp-image-127362\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Customization is crucial for organizations implementing AI solutions at scale. With Microsoft Power Apps and Copilot Studio, businesses can design tailored experiences for each app, boosting productivity and user satisfaction. We are excited to announce the public preview of Copilot chat extensibility for model-driven apps, allowing partners and customers to make in-app chat more context-aware and aligned with their unique needs. By leveraging Copilot Studio, you can enrich your Copilot chat experience with additional topics, knowledge sources, connectors, and custom prompts, ensuring a tailored and scalable AI assistant for each model-driven app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fpower-platform%2Fblog%2Fpower-apps%2Funlock-new-possibilities-by-customizing-copilot-chat-in-your-apps-with-copilot-studio-preview%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CClay.Wesener%40microsoft.com%7C837d6ea3cc1d41d054c908dd3b0fd700%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638731661396459996%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=APjcDK77lpopRoAx7yK2osaVddkadoMKHe7iUmqdpmo%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-powered-development\">Learning and Documentation Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"training-paths-and-labs\">Training Paths and Labs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Updated Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/extend-pipeline\/\">Extend a Pipeline in Microsoft Power Platform &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/set-up-pipeline-environments\/\">Set Up Pipeline Environments in Microsoft Power Platform &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/build-canvas-app-real-estate-excel\/\">Build a Power Apps canvas app for a real estate solution with data from Excel &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/power-apps-online-workshop\/\">Create a machine ordering app with Power Apps &#8211; Online Workshop &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a> (Learning Path)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/get-started-dataverse-teams\/\">Get started with Microsoft Dataverse for Teams &#8211; Training | Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documentation-updates\">Documentation Updates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Developer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/agents-sdk?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Microsoft 365 Agents SDK<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/query-antipatterns?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Query anti-patterns<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/alm\/devops-build-tool-tasks?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Microsoft Power Platform Build Tools tasks<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/xrm-tooling\/use-connection-strings-xrm-tooling-connect?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Use connection strings in XRM tooling to connect to Microsoft Dataverse<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/dataverse-sql-query?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Use SQL to query data<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/tutorial-write-plug-in?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Tutorial: Write and register a plug-in<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/org-service\/entity-operations-associate-disassociate?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Associate and disassociate table rows using the SDK for .NET<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerApps-Samples\/tree\/master\/dataverse\/GenerateEntityDiagram?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">GenerateEntityDiagram (code sample)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/org-service\/samples\/work-activity-party-records?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Sample: Work with activity party records<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerApps-Samples\/tree\/master\/dataverse\/orgsvc\/CSharp-NETCore\/Activities\/ActivityParty?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">ActivityParty (code sample)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerApps-Samples\/blob\/master\/dataverse\/orgsvc\/CSharp-NETCore\/Relationships\/AssociateDisassociate?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">AssociateDisassociate (code sample)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/reference\/about-entity-reference?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Dataverse table\/entity reference<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/rest\/api\/power-platform?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Microsoft Power Platform API reference<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/PowerApps-Samples\/tree\/master\/dataverse\/orgsvc\/CSharp\/WebAccessPlugin?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Web access from a plug-in (code sample)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/org-service\/samples\/web-access-plugin?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Sample: Web access from a plug-in<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-apps\/developer\/data-platform\/access-web-services?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Access external web services<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/plan-designer\/plan-designer\">Use the Plan designer to create a business solution with Copilot (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/common\/faq-plan-designer\">FAQ for the Plan designer<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/monitor-app-performance\">Monitor your canvas apps performance (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/copilot-rename-controls\">Rename controls with Copilot (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/common\/faq-rename-control\">FAQ for rename controls in canvas apps with Copilot<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-type\">RecordOf and Type functions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/create-virtual-tables-using-connectors?tabs=snowflake#create-the-virtual-table\">Snowflake virtual table connector<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/configure-form-row-summary\">Use AI to provide a row summary for main form records in a model-driven apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/model-driven-apps\/customize-copilot-chat\">Customize Copilot chat in model-driven apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/maker-deployment-area\">Deployment area under Solutions in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/model-driven-apps\/manage-view-access\">Control access to table list views<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/modern-controls\/modern-control-combobox\">Combobox modern control in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/modern-controls\/modern-controls-date-picker\">Date picker control in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/modern-controls\/modern-control-text-input\">Text input modern control in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/modern-controls\/modern-control-text\">Text modern control in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/controls\/modern-controls\/modern-control-number-input\">Number Input modern control in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/get-started-test-drive\">Create a canvas app from a template<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-astype-istype\">AsType and IsType functions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/function-parsejson\">ParseJSON function<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/object-app\">App object in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/reference\/operators\">Operators and Identifiers in Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/power-fx\/untyped-object\">Untyped object data type<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/component-properties\">Canvas component properties (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/working-with-formulas\">Get started with formulas in canvas apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/add-manage-connections\">Manage connections in canvas apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/customize-list-form\">Customize a Microsoft Lists or SharePoint form by using Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/connections\/sql-connection-access-data\">Access data in SQL Server<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/share-app-guests\">Share a canvas app with guest users<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/app-performance-considerations\">Performance considerations for Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/using-logic-flows\">Start a flow in a canvas app<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/working-with-flows\">Use Power Automate pane<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/canvas-apps\/intro-maker-portal\">Get started with Power Apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-apps\/maker\/data-platform\/create-edit-entities-portal?tabs=excel#create-new-tables\">Update to create new tables<\/a><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Admin<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/admin\/new-admin-center\">Use the new and improved Power Platform admin center (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/admin\/manage-copilot-studio-messages-capacity\">Manage Copilot Studio messages and capacity<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/admin\/view-service-health\">View service health<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/admin\/apps-to-allow\">Commonly used Microsoft first-party services and portal apps (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/admin\/control-app-access-environment\">Control which apps are allowed in your environment (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/sap\/templates\/account-assistant\/overview\">Account assistant for SAP solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/sap\/templates\/integration-assistant\/overview\">Integration assistant for SAP solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/sap\/templates\/integration-assistant\/install-set-up\">Install and set up Integration assistant for SAP solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/sap\/templates\/integration-assistant\/use\">Use Integration assistant for SAP solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/power-platform\/sap\/templates\/account-assistant\/install-set-up\">Install and set up Account assistant for SAP solutions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/create-manage-masking-rules?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Create and manage masking rules (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/cross-tenant-restrictions?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Restrict cross-tenant inbound and outbound access<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/assign-security-roles?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Assign security roles<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/virtual-network-support-whitepaper?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Virtual Network support white paper<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/managed-environment-licensing?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Licensing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/doc-management-known-issues?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Known issues with document management<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/content-security-policy?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Content security policy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/create-edit-business-units?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Create or edit business units<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/manage-encryption-key?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage the encryption key<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/important-changes-coming?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Important changes (deprecations) coming in Power Platform<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/backup-restore-environments?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Back up and restore environments<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/list-tenantsettings?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Programmability and Extensibility &#8211; Power Platform API &#8211; 2020-10-01 &#8211; List tenant settings (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/guidance\/adoption\/manage-default-environment?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage the default environment<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/geographical-availability-copilot?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Turn on copilots and generative AI features<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/default-environment-routing?tabs=classic?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Environment routing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/manage-dataverse-auditing?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage Dataverse auditing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/cmk-migrate-from-byok?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Migrate from BYOK to self-managed key with Power Platform<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/security\/security-overview?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Security page overview<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/restore-deleted-table-records?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Restore deleted Microsoft Dataverse table records (preview)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/opt-in-early-access-updates?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Opt in to early access updates<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/pay-as-you-go-set-up?tabs=classic?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Set up a pay-as-you-go plan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/manage-copilot-studio-messages-capacity?tabs=classic?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage Copilot Studio messages and capacity<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/pay-as-you-go-usage-costs?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">View usage and billing for pay-as-you-go plan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/environment-groups?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Environment groups<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/business-continuity-disaster-recovery?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Business continuity and disaster recovery for Dynamics 365 SaaS apps<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/about-encryption?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">About data encryption<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/data-encryption\">Enhance security by encrypting your column-level sensitive data<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/faqs-copilot-data-sharing?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">FAQ for optional data sharing for Copilot AI features in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/settings-features?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage feature settings<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/troubleshooting-conditional-access-authentication?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Troubleshooting conditional access in authentication<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/power-platform\/admin\/customer-managed-key?WT.mc_id=powerapps_community_productblog\">Manage your customer-managed encryption key in Power Platform<\/a><br><a 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