Triggers

What are Triggers?

Triggers are events that initiate a flow in Power Automate. They serve as the "start buttons" for your workflows, specifying when a particular flow should be executed based on specific conditions or events.

Types of Triggers:

• Manual Triggers: These are triggered by manual actions, such as a button press or a user-initiated command. They are suitable for on-demand flows.
• Example of Manual Trigger:
  • Flow Button
  • Approve/Reject Button
• Automated Triggers: These are triggered by predefined events or conditions, such as a new email arriving, a file being added to a folder, a form submission, or a scheduled time.
• Example of Automated Trigger:
  • When a File is Created (OneDrive)
  • When a New Form Response is Submitted (Microsoft Forms)

Key Points about Triggers:

• Triggers define when a flow begins and set the context for subsequent actions.
• They determine under what circumstances a flow should be executed, and this can include both internal and external events.
• Many connectors have specific triggers associated with them, allowing you to respond to events in the integrated service efficiently.