Connect Google Sheets and Microsoft Outlook to unlock the power of automation
- No credit card required
- Free forever for core features
- 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Set up your first integration
Quickly connect Google Sheets to Microsoft Outlook with a Zapier template.
Our most popular template
How Zapier works
Zapier makes it easy to integrate Google Sheets with Microsoft Outlook - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Spreadsheet Row (Team Drive)" from Google Sheets.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.
You’re connected!
Zapier seamlessly connects Google Sheets and Microsoft Outlook, automating your workflow.
Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023
93%
Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job
25m
Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform
6 mins
The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap
Frequently Asked Questions about Google Sheets + Microsoft Outlook integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Sheets and Microsoft Outlook
How can I automatically update my Google Sheets when I receive a new email in Outlook?
You can set up an integration to trigger whenever a new email arrives in your Outlook inbox. Use the 'New Email' trigger in Microsoft Outlook, and for the action, choose 'Create Spreadsheet Row' in Google Sheets. This allows data from incoming emails, such as subject lines and senders, to be added to a specific sheet automatically.
Can I send an email via Outlook when data in Google Sheets is updated?
Yes, you can create an automation that triggers whenever a row in your Google Sheets is updated. Use the 'Updated Spreadsheet Row' trigger and link it to the action 'Send Email' via Microsoft Outlook. Configure which details from the sheet should be included in your emails.
Is it possible to add events to my Outlook calendar from new rows in Google Sheets?
Certainly! Set up a process where every time a new row is added to your Google Sheets (trigger), an event will be created on your Microsoft Outlook calendar (action). You will need to specify date and time columns within your sheets for accurate scheduling.
How do I keep my contact lists synchronized between Google Sheets and Outlook?
To keep contacts synchronized, use triggers for both adding or updating rows in Google Sheets. Connect these actions with 'Create Contact' or 'Update Contact' functions in Microsoft Outlook. This requires mapping sheet columns to appropriate contact fields.
Can I set reminders in Outlook based on deadlines saved in my Google Sheets?
Yes, you can automate reminders by using deadlines entered into your Google Sheets as triggers. Whenever a due date approaches or changes, you can set up actions that automatically create reminders or tasks within Microsoft Outlook.
Are there ways to archive emails into Google Sheets metadata for historical records?
You can archive emails by using the ‘New Email’ trigger from Microsoft Outlook followed by appending relevant metadata like sender, date, and subject into specific columns of a designated row within your Google Sheet for record-keeping purposes.
What should I do if my Google Sheet integration with Outlook fails or stops working correctly?
It's essential first to check if all permissions are still granted across platforms and updates haven't disabled essential features. Review triggers like ‘New Email’ or ‘Updated Spreadsheet Row’ settings as discrepancies here are common causes for disruptions. Reauthorize connections if necessary.
Practical ways you can use Google Sheets and Microsoft Outlook
Track calendar event details in Google Sheets
Stay organized by automatically logging event details to Google Sheets. When a new event is created in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier logs the event details—such as the event time, date, and description—into Google Sheets, ensuring you keep records without manual data entry.
Business OwnerLog inbound email queries to Google Sheets
Centralize marketing inquiries effortlessly. When a new email lands in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier adds the email details to Google Sheets, so your team can keep a record of inbound queries in one place and follow up efficiently.
Marketing & Marketing OpsSync project spreadsheet updates to calendar events
Keep project schedules aligned. When a new row is added or updated in a project tracking spreadsheet in Google Sheets, Zapier automatically updates the corresponding event in Microsoft Outlook, so no task or deadline is overlooked.
Project ManagementSupported 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.
- Drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Drive
Try ItTriggerPolling- No_team_drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
- Trigger column
Try ItTriggerInstant- Drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
- Column_nameRequired
- Index
ActionWrite
- No_team_drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
Try ItTriggerInstant- Drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
- Trigger column
Try ItTriggerPolling- Drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
Try ItTriggerPolling- Drive
- SpreadsheetRequired
- WorksheetRequired
- Use Timezone set up on the spreadsheet to format date values?
ActionWrite
