How to Use Text Translation AI in Power Apps

What is Microsoft Translator?

The Text Translation AI model in Power Apps allows developers to translate text from one language to another using prebuilt AI capabilities. It leverages cloud-based intelligence to detect the source language and convert it into a target language of your choice.

This feature is especially useful for:

Multilingual business applications
Customer support tools
Global collaboration platforms
Data entry apps with diverse users

In Power Apps, this service is exposed as an AI model that you can easily use without complex coding.

AI Model Overview

Output Fields Explained:

Text → Final translated text
DetectedLanguage → Language detected automatically
DetectedLanguageConfidence → Confidence score (0–1)

Step-by-Step Implementation in Power Apps

Step 1: Create a Canvas App

Go to: https://make.powerapps.com/
Create a Blank Canvas App

Step 2: Add AI Model

Click Data → Add data → AI models

Select:

TextTranslationInternal model

Step 3: Add UI Controls

Insert the following controls:

Label → for instructions
Text Input → user enters text
Dropdown → select language
Button → trigger translation
Label → show output

Step 4: Configure Controls

Label (Instruction)

Text = "Select Language"

Dropdown (Languages)

Set Items property:

[
    "en",
    "hi",
    "fr",
    "es",
    "de",
   "hi",
    "ar",
    "tr"
]

These are language codes:

en = English
hi = Hindi
fr = French
hi = Hindi, etc.

Step 5: Button Setup

Set Text property:

"Translate"

Set OnSelect property:


If(
    IsBlank(TxtLanguage.Text),
    Notify("Please enter text to translate", NotificationType.Warning),
    Set(
        translatedText,
        'TextTranslationInternal model'.Predict(
            TxtLanguage.Text,
            { 'Translate To': ddlDestinationLang.Selected.Value }
        ).Text
    )
)

Step 6: Display Output

Add a label and set:

Text = translatedText

How It Works

User enters text
Selects target language
Clicks Translate
AI model processes the text
Translated result is displayed instantly

Additional Outputs (Advanced Usage)

You can also extract more information:

📌 Get Translated Text

'TextTranslationInternal model'.Predict(...).Text

📌 Get Detected Language

'TextTranslationInternal model'.Predict(...).DetectedLanguage

📌 Get Confidence Score

'TextTranslationInternal model'.Predict(...).DetectedLanguageConfidence

Real-World Use Cases

This feature is extremely useful in:

Customer Service Apps → communicate with global users
Employee Apps → multilingual workforce
Education Platforms → language learning tools
Business Apps → global customer interaction

Key Benefits

Real-time translation
Easy integration (no complex coding)
Supports multiple languages
Enhances accessibility and user experience

Conclusion

Using the Text Translation AI model in Power Apps allows you to build smart, multilingual applications quickly. By leveraging Azure Cognitive Services, you can deliver seamless communication across languages, making your apps more inclusive and globally accessible.