Adding a New Column Designation

Bev Schulte 0 Reputation points
2026-07-16T13:22:51.4333333+00:00

How do I add a new column to a Power Apps application? I see options to choose from, but I need one that is not listed.

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  1. Gabriel-N 20,640 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-07-16T13:58:33.9866667+00:00

    Hello @Bev Schulte

    Based on the tags in your post, it is very likely your app is connected to a SharePoint list. To add a completely new column that isn't currently listed in the Power Apps studio, you will need to create it in the data source first, and then refresh the connection in your app.

    Please try these steps:

    Step 1: Add the column to your Data Source (SharePoint)

    • Navigate to the SharePoint list that your app is connected to.
    • Select + Add column at the end of your list headers and choose the appropriate data type (Text, Choice, Date, etc.).
    • Configure the column details and save your changes.

    Step 2: Refresh the Data Source in Power Apps

    • Open your application in Power Apps Studio.
    • On the left navigation pane, select the Data icon (the cylinder icon).
    • Under the "In your app" section, hover over your SharePoint list connection.
    • Click the More actions (...) ellipsis icon next to the connection.
    • Select Refresh. Power Apps will now fetch the latest schema, including your new column.

    Step 3: Add the new field to your App

    • Select the Form or Data Table in your app where you want the new column to appear.
    • In the Properties pane on the right side of the screen, click Edit fields.
    • Click + Add field.
    • Your newly created column will now be visible in the list. Check the box next to it and click Add.

    If your application happens to be built on Microsoft Dataverse rather than SharePoint, the concept is likely the same: navigate to your Dataverse Table, add the column there, and then refresh the Dataverse connection inside the Power Apps Studio. Please refer these articles:

    However, this is only based on my research and understanding, so it may need to be adjusted depending on your actual environment and settings. If you run into any issues, please share more details about your configuration and the exact behavior you are seeing, and I’ll do my best to help further.

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