The convert datetime to text action shows a sample of the selected format
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| Enabled for | Public preview | Early access | General availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically | - | - | 
Jul 22, 2021 |
Business value
The action allows users to tell right away what the expected format of the date and time information will be, without waiting for execution to see the result.
Feature details
In Power Automate Desktop, the Convert datetime to text action displays a sample of the currently selected datetime format so that users can preview how the end result will display in their desktop flow.
See also
Convert datetime to text (docs)