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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Document" from Google Docs.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Upload Asset" in Canva.
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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- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
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- 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
- Document NameRequired
ActionSearch
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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.
Marketing & Marketing OpsDocument 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.
Project ManagementVisually 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.
Sales Ops