Marcel Lehmann (mvp)

💡 Challenge:
You need the latest entry from a SharePoint list in PowerApps, but the direct approach seems out of reach.

✅ Solution:
Employ SortByColumns to sort the SharePoint list by the ID column in descending order, then pluck out the first item with the First function.

🔧 How It’s Done:

1. Utilize SortByColumns on the SharePoint data source, targeting the ID column with a descending sort order. This method arranges the items such that the latest entry is at the top.
2. Apply the First function around the SortByColumns to grab now top-most item, effectively retrieving the last entry in your list.

🎉 Result:
This method ensures you access the most recent item from your SharePoint list in PowerApps, bypassing the limitation with the Last function elegantly.

🌟 Key Advantages:

• Simplicity and Efficiency: A straightforward approach to accessing the most recent list entries.
• Versatility: Can be adapted to sort by other columns for different scenarios.
• PowerApps Integration: Seamlessly integrates within your PowerApps logic, enhancing functionality without complex workarounds.

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