Want to try this workflow? Click on the Zap template to get started. Plus, keep reading for more details on how to set up this Zap in the video transcript below.
Create OneNote notes from new Notion database items
What I want to do today is connect our Notion and OneNote apps so that when a new database item is created in our Notion app, a page will automatically be created in our OneNote app. Let's dive in.
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In order to get started with this workflow, I need to create a Zap by clicking the button on the left-hand side of the screen. Because I want my Notion database items to trigger the creation of a page in OneNote, I'll need to use Notion as my trigger. I can find the app by typing it into the search bar and clicking below. The trigger screen will then pop up.
I should click New Database Item for my event, and click Continue.
The first time we set up an event in Notion, we will need to authenticate it with Zapier. A link will pop up for you to log into your Notion account. Don't worry, it's totally safe because Zapier uses bank level encryption.
Once I'm logged in, I'll need to set up the trigger app's data under Database. I'm going to click the database I want to use for my trigger. I'm going to click Journal. Then I'll click Continue.
In order to finish setting up the trigger, we'll need to pull in some example data to do that. Click Test Trigger. Now, you're all set with the first step. Click Continue, and we can start creating our action.
Type in OneNote in the search bar and select it from the dropdown menu. Next, click Create Note, and click Continue.
From there, I can select our account and authenticate OneNote with Zapier, just like I did with my Notion account. Click Continue, and it's time to assign our trigger app's data into the action apps field.
Under the Title dropdown, select Title, and then under Content, click the section that you want to put in your notes page. I'm going to click Storyboard Scene One.
Next, click Test and review, and I should be all set. There it is. This is ready to turn on.
Now, anytime a new database item is created in our Notion app, a page will automatically be added into our OneNote app. Want to try it yourself? Click on the Zap template below to get started.
