#PowerPlatformTip 132 – ‘Office Files Viewer in PowerApps’

💡 Challenge

Viewing Office files directly in PowerApps is often a hassle. You might end up using complex integrations or additional tools like Power Automate, which can be time-consuming and unnecessary.

✅ Solution

Use the Office Files Viewer Component to display Office files directly from SharePoint within PowerApps without Power Automate.

🔧 How It’s Done

Here’s how to do it:

1. Prepare the SharePoint Library
   🔸 Create a hyperlink column in your SharePoint list.
   🔸 Convert the hyperlink column into an image column and add the file URLs.
2. Import the Component
   🔸 Download and import the Office Files Viewer Component into your PowerApp.
   🔸 Find the component and instructions on GitHub.
3. Configure the Component Inputs
   🔸 Set your SharePoint URL as the data source in the component.
   🔸 Follow the provided instructions to display your files directly in PowerApps.
4. Test and Optimize
   🔸 Verify that files are displayed as expected.
   🔸 Adjust the view and integration based on your requirements.

🎉 Result

You now have a user-friendly, integrated way to display Office files directly within PowerApps. No unnecessary tools, just an efficient and seamless solution.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Native Integration: Fully integrated into PowerApps—no need for Power Automate.
🔸 Supports Various File Types: View PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, and more.
🔸 Time Saver: Streamlines file viewing, giving you more time for critical tasks.

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🛠️ FAQ

1. Can I view other file formats besides PDF?
Yes—you can display PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images and more directly from SharePoint using the component.

2. Do I need Power Automate to get this working?
No, the Office Files Viewer Component works natively in PowerApps—no external workflows required.

3. How do I update file URLs after setup?
Simply update the SharePoint hyperlink/image column with new URLs or adjust the component’s data source settings in PowerApps.