replace function. String.(Power Automate Cloud flows)
Searches for text and replaces the text if a match is found.
This function is similar to the SUBSTITUTE function in Excel.
Spec
replace('<text>', '<oldText>', '<newText>')
| Argument | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| text | Required field | Original text. |
| oldText | Required field | Partial text before substitution. |
| newText | Required field | Partial text after substitution. |
How to use
This function is used for text parameters.
In many cases, it is used to initialize or set variables of type "String".
Clicking on replace in the "Expression" tab sets the function name and () in the formula field.
If you see something like the following, your settings are complete.
You can change the contents of the function by clicking on the purple icon.
When dynamic content or variables are used in expressions, special specifications are required.
(How to get dynamic content with expressions.)
Examples of arguments and results
For example, replace('ABCDE','BCD','bcd') will result in "AbcdE".
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