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2. Choose action
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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.
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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.
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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Copy File
Add Attendees to Calendar Event
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Practical ways you can use Google Drive and Microsoft Outlook
Save email attachments to Google Drive.
When new emails with attachments are received in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier can automatically save those attachments to a specified folder in Google Drive. This ensures important documents are securely stored, reducing the risk of lost files and saving time compared to manual file management.
Anytime a new marketing-related email with attachments is received in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier can upload those attachments to a specific Google Drive folder. This keeps marketing assets organized and ensures no valuable collateral is misplaced while saving time for your team.
When a new email containing project-related attachments is received in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier can automatically upload these files to Google Drive into a designated folder. This ensures project resources are centralized and accessible to your team, improving organization and productivity.
Learn how to automate Google Drive on the Zapier blog
Learn how to automate Microsoft Outlook on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + 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 Drive and Microsoft Outlook
How can I integrate Google Drive with Microsoft Outlook?
You can create a workflow using tools like Zapier where certain triggers in Google Drive, such as uploading a new file, will perform actions in Microsoft Outlook, such as sending an email or creating a calendar event.
What kind of triggers can we use in Google Drive for integration?
Triggers from Google Drive include events like 'New File', 'File Updated', and 'New Folder'. These can initiate actions within Microsoft Outlook, like sending alerts to your email or updating tasks.
What actions can be performed in Microsoft Outlook through integration with Google Drive?
Once a trigger from Google Drive occurs, you can set actions such as creating new emails, adding contacts, or scheduling calendar entries within Microsoft Outlook.
Can we sync files automatically between Google Drive and Microsoft Outlook?
Yes, you can set up an automation to send email notifications to your Outlook every time specific files in Google Drive are added or updated. However, direct file syncing would require additional steps.
Is it possible to manage permissions of Google Drive files through Microsoft Outlook?
Currently, managing permissions directly through an integration with Microsoft Outlook isn't possible. The permissions must be adjusted directly within the Google Drive interface.
What happens if an action fails during the integration process?
If an action fails during the integration process between Google Drive and Microsoft Outlook, you will be notified via email with details about what went wrong so that corrective measures can be taken.
Can I customize alerts and notifications for shared documents in both platforms?
Yes, alerts and notifications for shared documents can be customized. You may configure them based on activities in Google Drive that should trigger notifications through Microsoft Outlook based on specific needs.
About Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
