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1. Choose trigger event
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2. Choose action
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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 "Add Contact to Group" in Dex.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Distribution list
Required
User email
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Folder Name
Required
Parent Folder
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Flag Action
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Mark as
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Categories to Remove
Required
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send From (Shared Mailbox)
Draft Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Importance
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
SearchTerm
Required
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search_info
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Group email address or ID
Required
Search Term
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Calendar
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Select Fields
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Group ID
Required
Contact ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Text
Due Date
Required
Contact Emails
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Note
Required
Event Time
Required
Contact Emails
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Job Title
Description
Company
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Birthday
Email
Phone Number
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Contact ID
Required
Custom Field ID
Required
Text Value
Date Value
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Contact ID
Required
First Name
Last Name
Job Title
Company
Description
LinkedIn URL
Twitter Handle
Facebook URL
Instagram Handle
Website
Starred
Archived
Keep in Touch Frequency
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Group Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Query
Required
First Name
Last Name
Job Title
Description
Company
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Website
Birthday
Email
Phone Number
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Tag Name
Required
Color
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Add Attendees to Calendar Event
Add Contact to Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + Dex 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 Dex
How can I connect Microsoft Outlook with Dex?
To connect Microsoft Outlook with Dex, you need to set up a Zap using our platform. First, select Microsoft Outlook as the trigger app and choose an event, such as 'New Email Received'. Then, select Dex as the action app and define what action you want to take, such as 'Create a New Contact'. Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate both apps.
What types of triggers are available for Microsoft Outlook when integrating with Dex?
When integrating Microsoft Outlook with Dex, triggers can include events like 'New Email Received', 'Email Sent', or 'New Calendar Event Created'. These triggers allow you to automate actions in Dex based on new data or updates in your Outlook account.
Can I create tasks in Dex from emails received in Microsoft Outlook?
Yes, by setting a Zap where the trigger is 'New Email Received' in Microsoft Outlook, you can automate creating tasks in Dex. You would configure the action step to create a task using details extracted from incoming emails.
Is it possible to update contacts in Dex when an email is sent from Microsoft Outlook?
Certainly. You can set up a workflow where sending an email from your Microsoft Outlook account triggers an update of contact information in Dex. Select 'Email Sent' as your trigger and use this data to find or update existing contacts within Dex.
Are there any limitations on using calendar events as a trigger within this integration?
Yes, while you can use 'New Calendar Event Created' as a trigger from Microsoft Outlook to perform actions like creating reminders or notes in Dex, currently we do not support updates or deletions of calendar events as triggers.
How do I ensure my data is synced between Microsoft Outlook and Dex?
To ensure data synchrony between Microsoft Outlook and Dex, set up Zaps with triggers like new email or contact creation and actions that update or add information correspondingly in either app. Regularly check connections for any errors.
What should I do if my integration isn't working correctly between these two services?
If the integration between Microsoft's Outlook and Dex is not working correctly, check if both accounts are authenticated properly. Verify that selected triggers have associated actions configured accurately. Reviewing Zap history for errors and adjusting settings accordingly often resolves issues.
About Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.
