Power Automate: convertTimeZone function
Converts a timestamp between two time zones, daylight saving included. Output drops the zone marker.
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Function Day is where I explore the basics of a function and share recommendations on how to actually use it. I focus on Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power Apps, because there is so much to dig into there, though other references show up from time to time. Do not expect an exhaustive list of every function, since Microsoft's own reference already covers that. Instead I pick the common ones and build from there, one function at a time. Articles land on a regular schedule, and with three platforms to rotate through you can count on Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power Apps entries coming around in turn. When time allows I speed things up, but a steady rhythm is what keeps Function Day delivering useful, in-depth breakdowns you can rely on.
Excel: SUMIFS Function
Sums the values that meet several conditions at once. All conditions combine with AND, not OR.
Power Automate: getFutureTime function
Returns the current timestamp plus a number of time units. Always counts from UTC now.
Power Automate: convertFromUtc function
Converts a UTC timestamp into a target time zone. Returns a string with no offset or Z marker.
Excel: If Function
Returns one of two values based on whether a condition is true or false.
Power Automate: convertToUtc function
Converts a timestamp from a source time zone to UTC using Windows time zone names.
Excel: Sum Function
Adds numbers, cells, or ranges into a single total. A single error in the range takes over the result.
SharePoint: UPPER function
Converts text to uppercase, leaving numbers and punctuation untouched. The result is always text.
Power Automate: isInt function
Checks if a string is an integer.
Excel: Count Function
Counts the cells in a range that contain numbers. Ignores text, blanks, and errors.
Power Automate: slice Function
Extracts a substring by position. Supports negative indices; endIndex is exclusive.
Power Apps: LookUp Function
Returns the first record that matches a condition, or a single reduced value. Blank if nothing matches.