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Create or update Airtable records whenever new documents in a Google Docs folder appear

Keep your records up-to-date seamlessly. When a new document is added to a specified Google Docs folder, this workflow will either create a new record or update an existing one in Airtable. An ideal solution for real-time data maintenance, without the hassle of manual entry or checking. Enjoy efficient and streamlined documentation processes with this automated workflow.

Keep your records up-to-date seamlessly. When a new document is added to a specified Google Docs folder, this workflow will either create a new record or update an existing one in Airtable. An ideal solution for real-time data maintenance, without the hassle of manual entry or checking. Enjoy efficient and streamlined documentation processes with this automated workflow.

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    New Document in Folder

    Triggers when a new document is added to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

    TriggerPolling
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    Create or Update Record

    Find and update an existing record, or create a new one.

    ActionWrite
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Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Docs triggers, actions, and search

    New Document

    Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive

    • Folder

    • Document NameRequired

    • Text to AppendRequired

    • Append Text on New Line?

    Action
    Write
    • FileRequired

    • Specify Document Name

    • Drive

    • Folder

    Action
    Write
    • Stop on errorRequired

    • HTTP MethodRequired

    • URLRequired

    • Query string parameters

    • Additional request headers

    • Body

    Action
    Write
    • Drive

    • Folder

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive containing the template document

    • Folder containing the template document

    • Template DocumentRequired

    • New Document NameRequired

    • Drive

    • Folder for new Document

    • Sharing Preference

    • Unused Fields Preference

    • Export Formats

    • Insert Inline Image (Image URL)

    • Image location (Segment ID)

    • Image location (Index)

    • Image location (tabId)

    Action
    Write
    • Document NameRequired

    • Document ContentRequired

    • Drive

    • Folder

    • Export Formats

    • Insert Inline Image (Image URL)

    • Image location (Segment ID)

    • Image location (Index)

    • Image location (tabId)

    Action
    Write
    • Drive

    • Folder

    • Document NameRequired

    Action
    Search
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Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!

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