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-title: Troubleshoot Canvas Apps When Live Monitor Is Unavailable
-description: Debug Power Apps canvas apps with alternative tools like Application Insights, Dataverse, and on-screen diagnostics when Live monitor is unsupported.
+title: Troubleshoot canvas apps if Live monitor is unsupported
+description: Debug Power Apps canvas apps by using alternative tools such as Application Insights, Dataverse, and on-screen diagnostics if Live monitor is unsupported.
 ms.date: 01/15/2026
 ms.reviewer: carlosff, v-shaywood
 ms.custom: sap:Running Canvas App
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 ## Summary
 
-This article describes alternative debugging approaches for Power Apps [canvas apps](/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/getting-started) when [Live monitor](/power-apps/maker/monitor-canvasapps) isn't available. Use these techniques for SharePoint integrated forms, custom pages, or custom portal embeddings where you can't open Live monitor alongside the app.
+This article discusses alternative debugging approaches for Microsoft Power Apps [canvas apps](/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/getting-started) in scenarios that don't support [Live monitor](/power-apps/maker/monitor-canvasapps). Use these techniques for SharePoint integrated forms, custom pages, or custom portal embeddings in which you can't open Live monitor alongside the app.
 
-Live monitor is the recommended tool for debugging canvas apps because it displays real-time events and works with the [Trace function](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-trace). However, some hosted or embedded scenarios don't support it. This article covers alternatives such as Application Insights, [Dataverse](/power-apps/maker/data-platform/data-platform-intro) logging tables, SharePoint list logging, and on-screen diagnostics panels.
+Live monitor is the recommended tool for debugging canvas apps because it displays real-time events and works together with the [Trace function](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-trace). However, some hosted or embedded scenarios don't support it. This article covers alternatives such as Application Insights, [Dataverse](/power-apps/maker/data-platform/data-platform-intro) logging tables, SharePoint list logging, and on-screen diagnostics panels.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> For scenarios where Live monitor is available, see [Debug canvas apps with Live monitor and Trace](monitor-debugging-canvas-apps.md).
+> For scenarios in which Live monitor is supported and available, see [Debug canvas apps with Live monitor and Trace](monitor-debugging-canvas-apps.md).
 
 ## Alternative debugging approaches
 
-When Live monitor isn't available, choose an alternative based on your environment and needs:
+If Live monitor isn't available, choose one of the following alternative debugging methods based on your environment and needs.
 
 | Alternative                                                           | Best for                                         | Notes                                                                     |
 | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | [Application Insights](#application-insights-integration)             | Centralized telemetry and performance monitoring | Requires Azure setup. Emits traces and metrics outside Power Apps.        |
 | [Dataverse logging table](#write-debug-records-to-dataverse)          | Ad-hoc diagnostics and audit trails              | Create a custom table. Use guarded logic to write records when debugging. |
-| [SharePoint list logging](#write-debug-records-to-sharepoint)         | Lightweight environments without Dataverse       | Use `Collect` or `Patch` to a list. Prune entries to control size.        |
-| [On-screen diagnostics panel](#create-an-on-screen-diagnostics-panel) | Immediate feedback during testing                | Only for secure audiences. Remove before broad rollout.                   |
+| [SharePoint list logging](#write-debug-records-to-sharepoint)         | Lightweight environments without Dataverse       | Use `Collect` or `Patch` (to a list). Prune entries to control size.        |
+| [On-screen diagnostics panel](#create-an-on-screen-diagnostics-panel) | Immediate feedback during testing                | Only for secure audiences. Remove before a broad rollout.                   |
 
 ## Application Insights integration
 
@@ -44,21 +44,21 @@ For setup instructions, see [Analyze app telemetry using Application Insights](/
 
 ## Write debug records to Dataverse
 
-If your environment includes Dataverse, create a custom `Debug Logs` table to capture diagnostic information. This approach works well for ad-hoc troubleshooting and audit trails.
+To capture diagnostic information if your environment includes Dataverse, create a custom `Debug Logs` table. This approach works well for ad-hoc troubleshooting and audit trails.
 
 ### Create the Debug Logs table
 
-1. In [Power Apps](https://make.powerapps.com), go to **Tables** and create a new table named `Debug Logs`.
+1. In [Power Apps](https://make.powerapps.com), go to **Tables**, and create a new table that's named `Debug Logs`.
 1. Add the following columns:
    - `Title`: A label for the log entry.
    - `UserEmail`: The email of the user.
    - `Timestamp`: When the event occurred.
    - `Payload`: Additional data in JSON format.
-   - Add other columns as needed for your scenario (for example, `CartCount`, `ScreenName`).
+   - Other columns as necessary for your scenario (for example, `CartCount`, `ScreenName`).
 
 ### Example: Write a debug record to Dataverse
 
-Use a guarded [Patch](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-patch) call to write records only when a debug query string parameter is present:
+Use a guarded [Patch](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-patch) call to write records only if a debug query string parameter is present:
 
 ```powerfx
 If(Param("debug") = "true",
@@ -78,26 +78,26 @@ If(Param("debug") = "true",
 
 ### Run the app in debug mode
 
-To enable debug logging, add `&debug=true` to the app URL. For more information about query string parameters, see [Param function](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-param).
+To enable debug logging, add `&debug=true` to the app URL. For more information about query string parameters, see [Launch and Param functions](/power-platform/power-fx/reference/function-param).
 
-After reproducing the issue, open the `Debug Logs` table in Dataverse to review the captured records.
+After you reproduce the issue, open the `Debug Logs` table in Dataverse to review the captured records.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Remove or disable debug logging before you deploy the app broadly. Periodically delete old log entries to manage storage.
+> Remove or disable debug logging before you deploy the app broadly. To manage storage, periodically delete old log entries.
 
 ## Write debug records to SharePoint
 
 For lightweight environments without Dataverse, use a [SharePoint](/connectors/sharepointonline/) list to capture debug information.
 
 ### Create the debug list
 
-1. In SharePoint, create a new list named `AppDebugLogs`.
+1. In SharePoint, create a list that's named `AppDebugLogs`.
 1. Add the following columns:
-   - `Title`: A label for the log entry.
-   - `UserEmail`: The email of the user.
-   - `Timestamp`: When the event occurred.
-   - `Payload`: Additional data in JSON format.
-   - Add other columns as needed for your scenario.
+   - `Title`: A label for the log entry
+   - `UserEmail`: The email address of the user
+   - `Timestamp`: When the event occurred
+   - `Payload`: Additional data in JSON format
+   - Other columns as necessary for your scenario.
 
 ### Example: Write a debug record to SharePoint
 
@@ -117,11 +117,11 @@ If(Param("debug") = "true",
 ```
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> SharePoint lists have storage limits. Regularly remove old entries to prevent the list from growing too large.
+> SharePoint lists have storage limits. To prevent the list from growing too large, regularly remove old entries.
 
 ## Create an on-screen diagnostics panel
 
-For immediate feedback during testing, create a diagnostics panel that displays debug information directly in the app. This approach is useful when you need to see values in real time.
+For immediate feedback during testing, create a diagnostics panel that displays debug information directly in the app. This approach is useful if you have to see values in real time.
 
 ### Collect debug data
 
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 ### Add a text control to display traces
 
-Add a text control to the screen that shows the collected traces. Set its **Visible** property so it only appears in debug mode.
+Add a text control to the screen that shows the collected traces. Set the **Visible** property of the text control so that the control appears only in debug mode.
 
 #### Control properties
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Add a text control to the screen that shows the collected traces. Set its **Visi
 
 This configuration displays a scrollable list of debug messages that you can copy and analyze outside the app.
 
-#### Example YAML for the text control
+#### Example YAML as the text control
 
 If you're using Power Apps Studio's YAML view:
 
@@ -179,16 +179,16 @@ If you're using Power Apps Studio's YAML view:
 ```
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Remove or hide the diagnostics panel before you deploy the app to end users. Users who open the app by using the debug parameter shouldn't see internal diagnostic information.
+> Remove or hide the diagnostics panel before you deploy the app to users. Users who open the app by using the debug parameter shouldn't see internal diagnostic information.
 
 ## Best practices for alternative debugging
 
-Follow these guidelines when using alternative debugging approaches:
+If you use an alternative debugging approach, follow these guidelines:
 
 - *Guard debug controls*: Use query string parameters (`Param("debug") = "true"`) or role checks to display debug features only during testing.
-- *Clean up before deployment*: Remove debug controls, logging calls, and diagnostic panels before broad deployment.
-- *Manage log storage*: For Dataverse or SharePoint logging, periodically delete old entries to manage storage.
-- *Use meaningful labels*: Include descriptive titles such as "BeforeSubmit" or "OnVisible_OrderScreen" to make logs easier to analyze.
+- *Clean up before deployment*: Remove debug controls, logging calls, and diagnostic panels before you run a broad deployment.
+- *Manage log storage*: To manage storage for Dataverse or SharePoint logging, periodically delete old entries.
+- *Use meaningful labels*: To make logs easier to analyze, include descriptive titles such as "BeforeSubmit" or "OnVisible_OrderScreen".
 - *Include context*: Log the user email, screen name, and relevant data values so you can correlate entries across sessions.
 
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