check before: 2025-10-31
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Power Automate
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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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2025-10-01
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summary for non-techies**
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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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explanation for non-techies**
Power Automate for desktop is introducing a new feature that allows users to assign custom names to actions within desktop flows. Imagine you're organizing files in a filing cabinet. Instead of labeling folders with generic names like "Folder 1" or "Folder 2," you can now give them specific names that describe their contents, such as "Client Contracts" or "Employee Records." This makes it easier to find what you're looking for and understand the purpose of each folder at a glance.
Similarly, in Power Automate for desktop, when you add an action to your flow, you can rename it to something that clearly indicates what the action does. This helps you and anyone else reviewing the flow to quickly understand the sequence of actions and their purposes without having to dig into each one. It streamlines the process of managing and updating flows, much like how clear labels in a filing cabinet make it easier to manage documents.
Currently, the release of this feature has been postponed, and a new date will be announced in the future. There's no need to take any action right now, but it's a good idea to be aware of this upcoming change. For more detailed information, you can visit the provided link.
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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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