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Update: Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future.
We are announcing the ability to assign custom names to actions in desktop flows in Power Automate for desktop.
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
Without the ability to assign custom names to actions, users may struggle to understand the purpose of each action in desktop flows, leading to inefficiencies and errors in automation processes.
- roles: Business Analyst, Process Owner
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-for-desktop/
Increased Support Requests
The lack of descriptive action names may result in increased support requests from users who encounter difficulties in navigating and utilizing desktop flows effectively.
- roles: IT Support Specialist, End User
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/28/the-top-5-benefits-of-using-power-automate/?sh=4c1c1c1e7b5e
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-10-01 | MC Messages | We are announcing the ability to assign custom names to actions in desktop flows in Power Automate for desktop. This feature will reach general availability on October 31, 2025. | Update: Release of this feature has been postponed, we will announce a new date in the future.
We are announcing the ability to assign custom names to actions in desktop flows in Power Automate for desktop. |
| 2025-10-01 | MC Last Updated | 10/01/2025 05:05:43 | 2025-10-01T17:13:17Z |
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