Possible bug: Editing label on locked datacard appears to work but reverts when saved

[biterbit]

To reproduce the issue:

• Add a datacard to a form
• Select the label control
• Press f2 or double-click to select the label text
• Edit the text

The text will appear in its edited form.

• Save the application

The text will be reverted to its previous value

[v-xida-msft]

Hi @biterbit ,

Could you please share a screenshot about your issue?

Based on the issue that you mentioned, I have made a test, and the issue is confirmed on my side.

Actually, the changes you made to the Label text within the locked Data card in the Edit form would not take effect within your Edit form.

In default, the Text property of the Label control within the locked Data card is set to following:

Parent.DisplayName

When you made changes to the Label text, and submit your Edit form successfully, your Edit form (including its child components) would be reset. So the Label text would be reset to its default value (Parent.DisplayName).

Currently, within PowerApps, if you want to change the Label text within a locked Data card, I afraid that there is no way to achieve your needs.

If you want to change the Label text within a Data card in a Edit form, you must unlock the Data card firstly, then change the DisplayName property of the Data card to a specific value, or change the Text property of the Label control to a specific value.

Best regards,

[biterbit · Accepted solution]

Thanks. I understand the explanation and the resulting behavior. From a user interface perspective, however, the current Edit form behavior is confusing as it allows a change which is, in fact, invalid. Ideally, the in-form editing should correctly mirror the properties editing behaviour and require unlocking of the control before label text editing is allowed.