Using the Chunk Function in Power Automate

Power Automate is a powerful tool that can be used to automate tasks and streamline workflows. Here we will be exploring the chunk function and how to utilize its ability to breakdown text into smaller pieces of text in a flow.

Step by Step Guide to Creating A Chunk Function in Power Automate

Step 1: Create A New Flow

  1. Go to Power Automate (flow.microsoft.com) and sign in
  2. Click on “Create” and select “Instant cloud flow”
  3. Choose “Manually trigger a flow” and click “Create”

Step 2: Add Initialize variable, follow the below images:

Step 3: Add a Compose action card. Use the below expression for the inputs section.

chunk(variables('InputText'), 3)

Step 4: Save and Test the flow. Your results will be found in the compose action card as shown below:

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can create a custom chunk function in Power Automate to handle large text data more efficiently. This approach allows you to process and manage text in smaller, more manageable chunks, enhancing the performance and flexibility of your workflows.

Feel free to leave comments or questions below if you need further assistance with implementing the chunk function in Power Automate!

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