What are the rules in InfoPath?

There are some pre-defined Rules available in InfoPath form which can be used to query or fire any action on form load, on any field like dropdown, text box etc. or on the button click….InfoPath form provides mainly 3 types of Rules which are:

  • Validation.
  • Formatting.
  • Action.

How do I add more than 5 conditions in InfoPath?

We see the “And>>” button is disabled, after adding 5 conditions because in the traditional way Infopath does not allow to add more than 5 conditions. Add more than five conditions in the Infopath form rule – The expression Once we click on the “The expression”, will get the below text.

Is InfoPath being discontinued?

On January 31, 2014, Microsoft announced that InfoPath was discontinued and will be replaced by a more cross-platform solution called PowerApps, released in late 2016. On March 1, 2016, Microsoft announced that the InfoPath 2013 client application will be supported through July 2026.

How do I view all InfoPath rules?

There is the Logic Instpector built in to InfoPath that displays a page that lists all the rules, data validation, calculated default values, etc. It can be found under Tools -> Logic Inspector.

How do I edit a rule in InfoPath?

1) Open the InfoPath form and click to the “Submit Options” button provided under the “Data” tab. 2) In the “Submit Option” dialog box, check the “Allow users to submit this form” option and then, select the “Perform custom action using Rules” option. Click “OK” to apply changes.

How do I edit InfoPath rules?

How do I show fields in InfoPath?

Answers. Hi Venkat, create a section (section control) for each set of columns you want to hide/reveal. Put your columns in that section. Then set a rule on the dropdown so that if dropdown = “this” then show “this” section.

Can Microsoft Forms replace InfoPath?

No. Microsoft Forms is a basic, lightweight app for quickly collecting information via surveys and quizzes. InfoPath let you automate workflows, and it’s being replaced by other Microsoft products, including SharePoint Lists, flow, and PowerApps.

How long will InfoPath be supported?

Microsoft’s documentation states that Infopath will continue to have “mainstream” support till 7/2021, and have “extended” support till 2026. There is a big possibility that beyond mainstream support, most users will be left to the wilds of self help documentation.