Using formatDateTime in Power Automate - New vs. Classic Designer

In this tutorial, we'll explore how to use the formatDateTime function in Power Automate, and we'll compare the differences between the new and classic designer experiences. Whether you're building straightforward workflows or complex automations, understanding how to format dates and times can help you create more effective and efficient flows. We'll cover the basics of formatDateTime syntax and demonstrate how to use it in a real-world scenario. Follow along and make the most of this powerful function in your Power Automate workflows! 👍 If you enjoy this video and are interested in formal training on Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Power Apps, Azure, or other Microsoft products you can use my code "Jonathon30" at check out when purchasing our On-Demand Learning classes to get an extra 30% off - https://pragmaticworks.com/pricing/ -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Next step on your journey: 👉 On-Demand Learning - Start With The FREE Community Plan: https://tinyurl.com/2ujujsb5 🔗Pragmatic Works On-Demand Learning Packages: https://pragmaticworks.com/pricing/ 🔗Pragmatic Works Boot Camps: https://pragmaticworks.com/boot-camps/ 🔗Pragmatic Works Hackathons: https://pragmaticworks.com/private-training/hackathons/ 🔗Pragmatic Works Virtual Mentoring: https://pragmaticworks.com/virtual-mentoring/ 🔗Pragmatic Works Enterprise Private Training: https://pragmaticworks.com/private-training/customized-enterprise-training/ 🔗Pragmatic Works Blog: http://blog.pragmaticworks.com/ Let's connect: ✔️Twitter: https://twitter.com/PragmaticWorks ✔️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pragmaticworks/ ✔️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pragmatic.works ✔️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragmaticworks ✔️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pragmaticworks Pragmatic Works 7175 Hwy 17, Suite 2 Fleming Island, FL 32003 Phone: (904) 638-5743 Email: [email protected] #pragmaticworks 00:00 - Introduction to formatDateTime in Power Automate 00:43 - Quick test demonstrating the outcome of the flow 01:16 - Explanation of date formats in SharePoint and the need for customization 02:21 - Demonstration of utilizing the FormatDateTime expression in Power Automate 03:36 - Detailed explanation of the format options available in FormatDateTime 04:56 - Application of FormatDateTime to different date fields and formats 06:40 - Alternative method using the classic designer and Format Data by Examples 08:27 - Walkthrough of using Format Data by Examples in the classic designer for date formatting