Discovering Canvas Apps in Microsoft Power Apps

Ever wish you could create a custom app for your business without being a developer? With Canvas Apps in Power Apps, that’s totally possible. It’s like designing a PowerPoint presentation—you drag and drop different elements to build an app that fits your exact needs.

Say you’re running a small business and need a simple inventory tracker. You can use Canvas Apps to connect your Excel data, add some buttons and fields, and boom—you’ve built your own app! The best part? You don’t need to write any code.

One of the cool features is how easily it integrates with tools like SharePoint and Dynamics 365, so your app works smoothly with the systems you already use. And since it’s all visual, it’s easy to change things on the fly. Need a new field? Just drag it into place, and you’re set.

Imagine this: you create an app that tracks tasks for your team. No more chasing spreadsheets or long email chains—everything’s in one place, customized for exactly how your team works.

Whether you’re building an employee portal or an internal app to manage approvals, Canvas Apps make the process accessible to anyone, even if you’re not a techie.

To get started, check out this 

Canvas Apps guide