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Select a trigger from Google Docs

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Google Docs, a trigger could be "New Document."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Google Forms

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Google Forms, the action could be "API Request (Beta)."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Google Forms integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Docs and Google Forms

How do I automatically create a Google Doc when a Google Form is submitted?

To automatically create a Google Doc when a form is submitted, you can set up a trigger in your integration that listens for new form submissions. When a submission is detected, the action creates a new document in Google Docs. You can customize the document template within this trigger-action setup to populate specific fields from the form responses.

Can we update an existing Google Doc with responses from Google Forms?

Yes, it's possible to update an existing Google Doc with information from Google Forms. This involves creating an automation where the trigger is a new response in your Form, and the action updates designated sections of a specific document. Make sure your integration settings define which part of the document gets updated with each Form field.

Is it possible to integrate Google Forms with multiple documents in Google Docs?

Yes, you can integrate one form with multiple documents by defining separate actions for each document within the same integration setup. Each submission can trigger actions that create or update different documents based on conditions specified by you.

How do we attach files uploaded via Google Forms to a Google Doc?

To attach files uploaded through forms, set up an automation where uploaded files are included as links in a newly created or updated document. The trigger will be file uploads via the form, and these files can be added as URL links or attachments inside the body of your doc through our action settings.

Can responses from conditional fields in forms be added to Google Docs?

Certainly! Responses from conditional fields can be captured and integrated into docs by ensuring your setup accounts for each possible pathway within your Form's structure. Define triggers for each condition, then specify how these should populate sections of your doc according to response logic.

What's required to authorize access between Google Forms and Docs?

Authorization typically involves granting permissions for our service to access both Forms and Docs on behalf of users. Users will need to authenticate their accounts during setup, allowing us to read and write data as needed according to their configured triggers and actions.

Are there any limitations on integrating large volumes of data from forms into docs?

While our integrations are generally robust, handling very large volumes may require additional solutions such as batching data entries or optimizing how often requests are processed. We recommend starting with standard triggers and adjusting frequency if you anticipate high data volumes.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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  • 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 Name
      Required
    • Text to Append
      Required
    • Append Text on New Line?
    Action
    Write
    • Document Name
      Required
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • Api_docs_info
    • Stop on error
      Required
    • HTTP Method
      Required
    • URL
      Required
    • Query string parameters
    • Additional request headers
    • Body
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive containing the template document
    • Template_folder
    • Document Name
      Required
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Sharing Preference
    • Unused Fields Preference
    • Export Formats
    • Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
    • Image location (Segment ID)
    • Image location (Index)
    • Image location (tabId)
    Action
    Write
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Document Name
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Export Formats
    • Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
    • Image location (Segment ID)
    • Image location (Index)
    • Image location (tabId)
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • New Document Name
      Required
    Action
    Search

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