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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Event" in Microsoft Office 365.
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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 + Microsoft Office 365 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 Office 365
How can I integrate Google Docs with Microsoft Office 365?
You can integrate Google Docs with Microsoft Office 365 using automation tools like ours, which allow you to set up workflows that trigger specific actions. For instance, when a new Google Doc is created, you can set a workflow to automatically create or update a document in Microsoft Word within Office 365.
What types of triggers are available for Google Docs when integrating with Office 365?
When integrating Google Docs with Office 365 using our platform, you can utilize triggers such as 'New Document' or 'Updated Document'. These triggers allow specific actions to take place across Microsoft applications like creating a new file in OneDrive or sending an Outlook email.
Can I automate the conversion of Google Docs to Microsoft Word format?
Yes, our integration allows for automatic conversion of Google Docs into Word format. You can set rules so that when a new document is added in Google Docs, it is converted and saved as a Word document in your Office 365 account.
How do I handle permissions and security while integrating these platforms?
When setting up the integration between Google Docs and Office 365, we ensure that all connections are secure and comply with data protection standards. It's important to use credentials that have the necessary permissions on both platforms without compromising security.
Are there any limitations when integrating Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365?
Some limitations may include file size constraints or formatting discrepancies when converting documents between platforms. We recommend testing these scenarios within your workflow setup to optimize performance.
Can actions be triggered in other Microsoft apps besides Word when connecting with Google Docs?
Absolutely. Our integration facilitates actions not just limited to Word but also includes updates in OneNote, Teams notifications, or creating calendar events in Outlook based on activities from Google Docs.
Is it possible to synchronize changes made in documents across both platforms continuously?
While real-time synchronization isn't guaranteed due to platform restrictions, we offer frequent polling intervals where changes from one platform are propagated to the other at set times. This ensures your documents remain as up-to-date as possible between Google Docs and Office 365.
