check before: 2025-09-10
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Power Automate
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are announcing the ability to debug desktop flows using step over and step out in Power Automate. This feature will reach general availability on September 10, 2025.
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Created:
2025-08-12
updated:
2025-08-12
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
Without proper preparation, users may experience confusion and frustration when using the new debugging features, leading to decreased productivity and potential errors in flow design.
- roles: Power Automate Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/introducing-power-automate-desktop/
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of new debugging features without adequate training or documentation may lead to an increase in support requests as users struggle to understand and utilize the new functionalities effectively.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Power Automate Users
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/28/the-top-5-benefits-of-using-microsoft-power-automate/?sh=5c1c1e1e7b8e
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explanation for non-techies**
Power Automate has introduced a new feature that allows users to debug desktop flows using "step over" and "step out" functions. Think of this like reading a book with chapters and sub-chapters. Sometimes, you might want to skip a sub-chapter if you're only interested in the main storyline. Similarly, the "step over" function lets users skip over sub-flows in their automation process, focusing only on the main logic without getting sidetracked by the details.
On the other hand, "step out" is like quickly flipping back to the main chapter after checking something in a sub-chapter. If you're reviewing a section of the flow and realize you want to return to the main part, "step out" allows you to exit the sub-flow and get back to the parent flow efficiently.
These tools are available in the debugger toolbar within Power Automate for desktop, and they can be enabled from the Tools menu in the designer. This feature is designed to make the debugging process smoother and more efficient, helping users manage complex flows with ease. For those interested in exploring this feature further, additional information is available in the learn article linked in the announcement.
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