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Create designs in Canva from new documents in Google Docs
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Create Canva designs from new Google Docs documents in a folder
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Import new Google Docs documents into Canva designs
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Export new Google Docs documents as designs in Canva
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Create Canva designs from new Google Docs documents in a folder

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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.

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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).
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- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Text to Append
  Required
- Append Text on New Line?
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Specify Document Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Start position (Index)
  Required
- End position (Index)
  Required
- Formatting Options
- Font size (points)
- Font family
- Text color (hex)
- Background color (hex)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Text to insert
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write

- Document
  Required
- Background color (hex)
- Page width (points)
- Page height (points)
- Top margin (points)
- Bottom margin (points)
- Left margin (points)
- Right margin (points)
- Page number start
- Use different first page header and footer
- Use different even page header and footer
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Search or write
- Type
  Required
- Title
Action
Write
- Help_text
- File
  Required
- Title
  Required
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Job ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Job ID
  Required
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
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- Drive containing the template document
- Folder containing the template document
- Template Document
  Required
- New Document Name
  Required
- 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)
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Find text
  Required
- Replace text
- Match case
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Image URL
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Width (points)
- Height (points)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Document ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Help_text
- File
  Required
- Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Help_text
- Design ID
  Required
- Export Type
  Required
- Page Numbers to Export
Action
Write
- From Folder ID
  Required
- To Folder ID
  Required
- Item ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Which Designs to Search?
Action
Search
- Job ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Query
  Required
- Which Designs to Search?
- Type
  Required
- Title
Action
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Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Canva

Streamline visuals for online campaigns

When a new design is created in Canva, Zapier can automatically update a Google Document to track details about the asset, such as its name and version. This ensures that marketing teams have up-to-date records of all visual content used in campaigns and can easily collaborate on design assets.

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Document project milestones visually

When a new project document is created in Google Docs, Zapier can generate a Canva design template for visual representation, such as a timeline or infographic. This automation helps ensure every project has a polished, visual summary readily accessible, streamlining communication with stakeholders.

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Visually document progress on deals

When a new deal document is added in Google Docs, Zapier can trigger Canva to create a design summarizing the deal progress and key details. This provides the sales team with a visual representation of important deals, improving reporting and visibility during team meetings.

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About Google Docs

Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!

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Connect Google Docs and Canva to unlock the power of automation

Set up your first integration

Create designs in Canva from new documents in Google Docs

Create Canva designs from new Google Docs documents in a folder

Import new Google Docs documents into Canva designs

Export new Google Docs documents as designs in Canva

Create designs in Canva from new documents in Google Docs

Create Canva designs from new Google Docs documents in a folder

Import new Google Docs documents into Canva designs

Export new Google Docs documents as designs in Canva

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Practical ways you can use Google Docs and Canva

Streamline visuals for online campaigns

Document project milestones visually

Visually document progress on deals

Learn how to automate Google Docs on the Zapier blog

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