Regular multiline text fields can sometimes feel limiting in Dynamics 365. But fear not, you can elevate these fields by turning them into spaces where you can bolden, italicize, underline, or even highlight the text within them. However, what if the field already exists and you don’t have the option to create a Rich Text field? That’s where the Rich Text Editor Control comes in.
The Value of the Rich Text Editor Control in Dynamics 365
Introducing the Rich Text Editor Control, which allows you to have full creative rights over multiline text fields in your Dynamics forms. It’s incredibly simple to set up, but there’s an important nuance you need to be aware of, which I’ll cover later. With this control, you can dramatically enhance the user experience and make your forms more engaging.
How to Add the Rich Text Editor Control in Power Apps
Back in the Power Apps maker portal, we navigate to our main lead form to upgrade the Lead description field with rich text capabilities. It’s crucial to do any updates within a solution for best practices, though I may not be following that here (shh, don’t tell anyone). Under the details tab, locate the field you want to enhance, such as the description field, and add the Rich Text Editor Control.
There are a couple of methods to add the control, including dragging it onto the form (select Components in the ribbon, under Input section) or selecting the field and adding it through the right Properties pane. Once added, you can remove any duplicate fields and adjust the label settings for better presentation. After saving and publishing the form, let’s discuss the impact this will have on your data.
As the form finishes publishing, it’s essential to address a nuance: the Rich Text Editor Control adds HTML code to the text in the field and database. This may complicate things if you intend to use the field in automatic email notifications. However, with awareness and some adjustments in Power Automate, you can mitigate this issue.
In Conclusion
If you’re interested in further enhancing the UI/UX with Power Apps, check out our playlist covering various controls available. Your users are sure to appreciate the improved experience. I’m Griffin Lickfeldt, the host of Citizen Developer, and I look forward to connecting with you in the next one.
For additional information on different Power Apps Form Controls, click here.
Happy Developing!