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Create text files in Dropbox from new documents in Google Docs folders

Save time and streamline your document organization process with this Google Docs to Dropbox automation. Whenever you create a new document in a specific Google Docs folder, a text file is instantly generated in Dropbox, ensuring your files are consistently backed up and easy to access. This workflow saves you the hassle of manual file transfers and helps keep your documents organized across platforms.

Save time and streamline your document organization process with this Google Docs to Dropbox automation. Whenever you create a new document in a specific Google Docs folder, a text file is instantly generated in Dropbox, ensuring your files are consistently backed up and easy to access. This workflow saves you the hassle of manual file transfers and helps keep your documents organized across platforms.

  1. When this happens...
    Google DocsGoogle Docs
    New Document in Folder

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

    TriggerPolling
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    DropboxDropbox
    Create Text File

    Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

    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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