TL;DR: Use a browser bookmarklet to jump straight from a running Power App into maker/edit mode without navigating back through the environment.

💡 Challenge

You’re using a Power App in play mode and realize you need to make some adjustments. Normally you’d navigate back to the environment, locate the app, and click Edit, a time-consuming detour that disrupts your workflow.

✅ Solution

Use a simple bookmarklet (a small JavaScript snippet) that lets you switch from play mode to maker mode instantly, without closing the app.

🔧 How It’s Done

1. Create the bookmarklet

🔸 Grab the JavaScript code from PowerAppsPlayToMake.js.

🔸 Create a new browser bookmark and paste the code into the URL field.

2. Activate it in play mode

🔸 While viewing an app in play mode, click the bookmarklet.

3. Land in maker mode

🔸 You transition instantly to maker mode, with the app open and ready for edits.

🎉 Result

You’ve streamlined the switch between play and maker modes in Power Apps, enabling rapid iterations and a smoother development experience.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Time-Saving: No more navigating through multiple steps to edit your app

🔸 Seamless Workflow: Stay in the zone by switching modes without disruptions

🔸 Faster Iterations: A smoother development experience for quick edits

🎥 Video Tutorial

🛠️ FAQ

Q: How do I add this bookmarklet to my browser?

Open your browser’s bookmark manager, create a new bookmark, and paste the JavaScript code from the GitHub link into the URL field. Save it and you’re ready to use it.

Q: Which browsers support this bookmarklet?

Most modern desktop browsers support bookmarklets, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Mobile browsers may have limitations executing custom scripts.

Q: Is this an official Microsoft feature?

No. This is a user-created workaround using a bookmarklet. It’s not officially supported by Microsoft, so use it at your own discretion.

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