How to Add an AI-Generated Multistep Form Using Copilot in Microsoft Power Pages

Add an AI-Generated Multistep Form Using Copilot (Preview)

Microsoft Power Pages enables makers to quickly create multistep forms using Copilot. By describing your requirements in natural language, Copilot automatically generates a multistep form with one or more stages and provides a preview before it is added to your webpage. This AI-powered capability significantly reduces development effort and accelerates form creation.

Prerequisites

Before using Copilot-powered form generation, ensure that your browser language is configured to US English. This requirement enables access to AI-powered capabilities within Microsoft Power Pages.

Create a Multistep Form Using Copilot

1. Open the Pages workspace in Power Pages Design Studio.
2. Select the page where you want to add the multistep form.
3. Select the Copilot button from the command bar.
4. Enter a description of the form you want to create in the Copilot text box.
5. For example, enter: Create a credit card application form.
6. Submit your request and allow Copilot to analyze the requirements.

Using Existing Dataverse Tables

If relevant Dataverse tables already exist, Copilot automatically suggests using those tables when generating the form.

• Review the suggested Dataverse table.
• Select the suggested table if it meets your requirements.
• Alternatively, choose a different Dataverse table manually.
• When an existing table is selected, Copilot generates the form using the existing columns and data structure.

Automatic Table Creation

If no suitable Dataverse table is found, Copilot automatically creates a new table and generates the required form structure based on your description.

• Creates a new Dataverse table.
• Generates multiple form steps automatically.
• Builds the required fields and sections.
• Provides a preview before publishing.

Review Generated Form

After generating the form, Copilot displays a preview directly on the canvas along with the Review This Form toolbar. This allows makers to inspect each step before adding the form to the page.

• Review each generated step.
• Verify fields and form structure.
• Keep the generated form if it meets your requirements.
• Discard the form and generate a new one if necessary.

Edit Generated Forms

Once the form is added to the page, it behaves like any other Power Pages component and can be customized using Design Studio tools.

• Modify fields and labels.
• Adjust form layout and styling.
• Add validation rules.
• Configure Dataverse mappings.
• Update navigation between steps.
• Enhance the user experience using standard Power Pages capabilities.

Benefits of AI-Generated Multistep Forms

• Accelerates form development.
• Reduces manual configuration effort.
• Automatically creates complex multistep workflows.
• Leverages existing Dataverse tables when available.
• Improves productivity for makers and developers.
• Provides instant previews for validation before deployment.

Best Practices

• Use clear and detailed descriptions when generating forms.
• Review all generated steps before publishing.
• Validate field mappings and data structures.
• Leverage existing Dataverse tables whenever possible.
• Test form navigation and validation thoroughly.
• Remember that preview features should not be used for critical production workloads.

Summary

AI-generated multistep forms in Microsoft Power Pages simplify the creation of complex business processes by leveraging Copilot and natural language instructions. With automatic table generation, intelligent form design, and step-by-step workflows, organizations can rapidly build sophisticated applications while reducing development time and effort.