To pass a variable from Power Automate for desktop to Power Automate, which type of variable is used?

In the context of passing variables from Power Automate for desktop to Power Automate, an output variable is the correct choice. When you design a flow in Power Automate for desktop, you often need to send data or results back to the cloud flow in Power Automate. An output variable serves this specific purpose.

When a desktop flow runs, it can produce results that are captured in output variables. These output variables are then available for use in the subsequent steps of the cloud flow, allowing for seamless integration between the two platforms. Output variables ensure that data processed or generated during the execution of the desktop flow can be sent back to the Power Automate environment, making them essential for effective communication and data management between flows.

Other types of variables mentioned have different use cases that do not align with this requirement. For instance, input variables are used to pass data into a desktop flow from the cloud flow, while string-type and global variables have their own roles but do not specifically facilitate the transfer of data back to Power Automate from a desktop flow. Understanding this distinction is crucial for designing effective automated workflows.