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Google Docs
1. Choose trigger event
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.
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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.
New Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Distribution list
Required
User email
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Subject
Required
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Location Name
Sensitivity
Attendees
Is this an All Day Event?
Description
Show me as Free or Busy
Is this an Online Meeting?
Enable Reminder
Categories
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
To Email(s)
Required
CC Email(s)
BCC Email(s)
Reply-To Email
Subject
Required
Body Format
Required
Body
Required
Attachment
Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Folder Name
Required
Parent Folder
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Flag Action
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Mark as
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Categories to Remove
Required
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send From (Shared Mailbox)
Draft Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Importance
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Contact Folder
Contact
Required
First Name
Last Name
EmailAddresses
BusinessPhones
HomePhones
MobilePhone
JobTitle
CompanyName
Department
Business Website URL
PersonalNotes
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
SearchTerm
Required
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search_info
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Group email address or ID
Required
Search Term
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Calendar
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Select Fields
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Add Attendees to Calendar Event
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Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Microsoft Outlook
Track important project email details in a document
When you receive a new email in Microsoft Outlook about a specific project, Zapier can automatically append the relevant details to a designated Google Doc. This keeps project information centralized and makes it easier to locate key updates, saving time and reducing email clutter.
After creating a new document in a project folder in Google Docs, Zapier can automatically send an email through Microsoft Outlook to inform the team of updates or request feedback. This workflow keeps teams aligned and ensures prompt collaboration.
When a new document is added to a specific sales folder on Google Docs, Zapier can notify the team via Microsoft Outlook email. This keeps everyone informed about sales updates and enables quick intervention if needed.
Learn how to automate Google Docs on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + 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 Docs and Microsoft Outlook
How do I set up an integration between Google Docs and Microsoft Outlook?
To integrate Google Docs with Microsoft Outlook, begin by setting up a workflow using our platform. Choose Google Docs as your trigger app and Microsoft Outlook as your action app. This can allow, for instance, documents created or updated in Google Docs to trigger a corresponding event in Outlook.
Can I automatically send an email via Outlook when a Google Doc is updated?
Yes, you can configure a trigger for changes in a specific Google Doc. Set the update as the trigger event in your workflow setup, and then choose the action to send an email through Microsoft Outlook.
Is it possible to create calendar events in Outlook from details in a Google Doc?
Certainly. By selecting text or information from a structured format within Google Docs as the trigger, you can create an action to add these details directly into your Microsoft Outlook calendar.
What types of actions can be triggered by updates in Google Docs within Outlook?
When integrating with our service, actions like creating new tasks, sending emails, or updating contact records can be triggered in Outlook by updates or changes made within specific Google Docs.
Are there any limitations when integrating Google Docs with Microsoft Outlook?
While most core functionalities are supported, complex actions that require advanced data manipulations might require custom scripts. Our integration supports typical triggers like new document creation or updates affecting standard actions in Outlook such as sending emails or creating events.
How secure is the integration between Google Docs and Microsoft Outlook?
We prioritize security by using encryption protocols during data transfers between applications. Both OAuth2 for authentication and HTTPS ensure that your information remains secure throughout the integration process.
Can I filter which documents trigger actions within Microsoft Outlook?
Yes, conditions can be set on triggers so that only certain documents based on titles or content keywords activate subsequent actions in your integrated workflows with Outlook.
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