Assigned to column in Sharepoint List

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Hi,&nbsp;I created a manual list (without using the Issue Tracking List) and need to add the 'Assigned To' function.&nbsp;Is there a way to do this through PowerApp as I know through Sharepoint it does not give an option unless using the Out of The Box Issue Tracking App.&nbsp;Thank you in advance

arefhalmstrand · Answer

geoffhicks&nbsp;I recommend using the new item trigger. There are risks using the edited item trigger, because you could happen to face a situation where the same "assignedTo" user is getting spammed.1.&nbsp;https://emea.flow.microsoft.com/en-us/galleries/public/templates/1f8edba0b70e11e68af78d1a54677f1f/send-an-email-when-a-new-item-is-created-in-sharepoint/&nbsp;, use this template, it will be triggered when a new item is created. When that item is created, check if the "assigned to" is populated (not empty). If it has a user value, email that specific user.If you need further assistance, please notify me and I will gladly help.

norman young · Answer

Hi&nbsp;Mo_Islam,
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Create a Power Automate Flow to notify the user. Consider the "Send a customized email when a new SharePoint list item is added" template as a starting point.
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I hope this helps.
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Norm

stormin_30 · Answer

Hi&nbsp;geoffhicks,
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Sorry for the delayed response.&nbsp;ArefHalmstrand&nbsp;response makes sense to me.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The "Create item" trigger will send the email to the assigned person. Make sure your list makes "Assigned to" required.
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There are other options and more advanced patterns that you can consider. I.e. you can manually initiate a message or action to the&nbsp;"Assigned to" using a Power Automate "button". You could also use the "Create or modify" trigger to take action based on certain value changes.
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I've been documenting the Power Automate patterns that I use on my blog. They could serve as a reference for you.
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I hope this helps.
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Norm

sandy ussia · Answer

Hi Mo_Islam,&nbsp;I'm a little unclear on your question... In a SharePoint custom list, you can add a "People" type field and call it AssignedTo (or whatever). Or are you looking for something else?&nbsp;&nbsp;

mo_islam · Answer

Sandy Ussia&nbsp;Hi, I've figured out that I need to add the 'People' field which will search for email, but not sure how to notify the user.&nbsp;In the Issue Tracking app, this is done for you where an email with all the list details is sent to the Assigned user, but I don't know how to do it if I am creating this under the 'List' application.

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