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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 "Create Project" in Motion.
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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).
Try ItTriggerPolling - Drive
- Folder
- Document NameRequired
- Text to AppendRequired
- Append Text on New Line?
ActionWrite- FileRequired
- Specify Document Name
- Drive
- Folder
ActionWrite- Document NameRequired
- Document ContentRequired
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
ActionWrite
- Drive
- Folder
Try ItTriggerPolling- 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)
ActionWrite- DocumentRequired
- Find textRequired
- Replace text
- Match case
ActionWrite- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
ActionWrite
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Motion 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 Motion
Can I automatically create a Motion task from a new Google Docs document?
Yes, you can set up a trigger within our platform to automatically generate a Motion task whenever a new document is created in Google Docs. This allows you to keep your tasks updated without manual entry.
Is it possible to update an existing Google Doc when a Motion event occurs?
Certainly, we allow for setting up actions such that certain events in Motion can trigger updates in an existing Google Doc. This could include appending information or modifying content based on specific criteria.
How do I track changes made in Google Docs through Motion?
While tracking changes directly isn't available, you can configure alerts or summaries through our tool which notify you when certain types of changes are made in linked Google Docs.
Can I integrate Google Docs comments with Motion tasks?
Yes, when someone comments on a linked Google Doc, you can create triggers that automatically generate tasks or alerts within Motion for follow-up actions.
What happens if a linked Google Doc is deleted?
If you've set up workflows involving the document, you will be notified of the deletion event through specific triggers, allowing you to take necessary actions within Motion.
Is there an option to share documents between team members using Motion and Google Docs integration?
Absolutely! By integrating with Google Docs, sharing documents across team members becomes seamless. You can automate permissions and share links as part of automated workflows.
Can I use custom templates with the integration for creating documents?
Yes. You can incorporate custom templates which are automatically populated by data from Motion when certain triggers are activated.
