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Dropbox + Google Docs

Create documents from templates in Google Docs for new Dropbox folders

Create a seamless workflow between Dropbox and Google Docs with this automation. Whenever you add a new folder in Dropbox, this integration will automatically generate a new document from a template in Google Docs. Save time and maintain consistency in your projects by streamlining the folder and document creation process.

Create a seamless workflow between Dropbox and Google Docs with this automation. Whenever you add a new folder in Dropbox, this integration will automatically generate a new document from a template in Google Docs. Save time and maintain consistency in your projects by streamlining the folder and document creation process.

  1. When this happens...
    DropboxDropbox
    New Folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

    TriggerPolling
  2. automatically do this!
    Google DocsGoogle Docs
    Create Document From Template

    Creates a new doc based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template doc, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.

    ActionWrite
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Supported triggers and actions

    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • File

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Space

    • File PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Folder NameRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Space

    • FileRequired

    • New LocationRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • Folder PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • FileRequired

    • Overwrite

    • Specify File Name

    • Specify File Extension

    • Include sharing link?

    Action
    Write
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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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