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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Calendar Event Start" from Microsoft Outlook.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Download View" in Tableau.

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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.

- Calendar
- Time Before
  Required
- Time Before (Unit)
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Shared Inbox
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- Contact Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
- Search terms
  Required
- Note
Trigger
Polling
Try It
New Flagged Email
Triggers when a new email is flagged.
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
Action
Write

- Distribution list
  Required
- User email
  Required
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- 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
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Folder Name
  Required
- Parent Folder
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Flag Action
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Mark as
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Categories to Remove
  Required
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- Draft Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Importance
  Required
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- Calendar
- SearchTerm
  Required
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
Action
Search
- Search_info
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Group email address or ID
  Required
- Search Term
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
Action
Search
- Calendar
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Select Fields
Action
Search
- Event_type
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
User Deleted
Triggers when an user is deleted.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Event_type
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Job Type
- Status
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Event_type
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Extract Refresh Task
  Required
Action
Write
- Search by
  Required
Action
Search

Cancelled Calendar Event
Triggers when an event is cancelled.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Calendar
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Shared Mailbox
  Required
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Shared Inbox
- Parent Folder
- Child Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Contact Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Email ID
  Required
- Categories
  Required
- Mark as Read
Action
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Destination Folder
  Required
- Email ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- EmailAddresses
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- 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
Write
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- To Email(s)
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
- Body Format
- Body
- Attachment
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
- Reply to All
Action
Write
- Contact to Delete
  Required
Action
Write
- Event
  Required
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- Email ID
  Required
- To Recipients
  Required
- Comment
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Destination Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Email ID
  Required
- Comment
Action
Write
- Send From (Shared Mailbox)
- To Email(s)
  Required
- CC Email(s)
- BCC Email(s)
- Reply-To Email
- Subject
  Required
- Body Format
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Attachments
- Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
Write
- Event
- Subject
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
- All Day Event?
- Is Online Meeting?
- Hide attendees list?
- Description
- Show me as Free or Busy
- The importance of the event
- Merge with existing attendees?
- Attendees
- Categories
- Location
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Contact Folder
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email
Action
Search
- Folder_info
- Folder
  Required
- Search Terms
- From Address
- Start Date
- End Date
Action
Search
- Shared Mailbox
- Email ID
  Required
- Attachment ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Contact Folder
- First Name
  Required
- Last Name
- Email
- BusinessPhones
- HomePhones
- MobilePhone
- JobTitle
- CompanyName
- Department
- Business Website URL
- FileAs
- 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
Search or write
- Event_type
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
Deleted Workbook View
Triggers when a workbook view is deleted.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
List extract refresh tasks
Lists Extract Refresh Tasks.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Event_type
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- View ID
  Required
- Format
  Required
Action
Write
- Workbook ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Id
- Name
Action
Search

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# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* microsoft-outlook / tableau action */ });

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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + Tableau integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Outlook and Tableau

How do I integrate Microsoft Outlook with Tableau using automation?

You can integrate Microsoft Outlook with Tableau by creating automated workflows using triggers and actions. A trigger from Outlook, like receiving a new email or calendar event, can automatically update your Tableau dashboard with the relevant data.

What types of triggers from Microsoft Outlook can be used in the integration with Tableau?

In integrating Outlook with Tableau, triggers such as receiving a new email, adding a new contact, or updating a calendar event can instigate actions to manipulate and update data in Tableau.

What actions in Tableau can be automated through an integration with Microsoft Outlook?

Through integration, you can automate actions like refreshing data extracts or updating workbooks in Tableau whenever an event occurs in Outlook.

Can calendar events from Microsoft Outlook be used to update reports in Tableau?

Yes, when you receive or update a calendar event in Outlook, it can trigger automatic updates to related reports or dashboards in Tableau.

Is it possible to track emails received in Outlook within a Tableau dashboard?

Absolutely. By setting up the right triggers, every time you receive an email in Outlook, it could create a log entry or visual indicator on your Tableau dashboard to keep track of important communications.

Are there limitations when connecting Microsoft Outlook's tasks feature with Tableau?

While most aspects of tasks from Microsoft Outlook can be integrated with triggers for reporting purposes in Tableau, certain complex task attributes might require custom solutions for full visibility within dashboards.

How often does Tableau update when connected to changes made in Microsoft Outlook?

The frequency at which updates occur depends on the triggers set up between Microsoft Outlook and Tableau. Generally, actions are executed almost instantly when the specified trigger condition is met but may depend on network speed and setup complexity.

About Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

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