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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Calendar Event Start" from Microsoft Office 365.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Task" in OmniFocus.

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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.

    • Calendar
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  • Microsoft Office 365 triggers, actions, and search
    New Flagged Email

    Triggers when a new email is flagged.

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    • Contact Folder
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Office 365 + OmniFocus integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Office 365 and OmniFocus

Can I integrate OmniFocus with Microsoft Office 365 for task management?

Yes, integrating OmniFocus with Microsoft Office 365 allows you to streamline your task management. You can set triggers in Office 365, such as receiving an email, which will automatically create a task in OmniFocus.

Which specific triggers can be set up for Office 365 emails?

You can set triggers such as when a new email is received, when an email is labeled with a particular tag or moved to a specific folder, which can then prompt actions like creating or updating tasks in OmniFocus.

How do calendar events in Office 365 interact with OmniFocus?

Our integration allows you to automatically create tasks in OmniFocus whenever a new event is added to your Office 365 calendar. You can set this up as a trigger-action pair for seamless task planning.

Is it possible to sync deadlines from Microsoft Office 365 Tasks to OmniFocus?

Yes, deadlines from your tasks in Office 365 can be automatically synced to OmniFocus allowing you to keep track of all your due dates efficiently. This ensures that any change made on deadlines will reflect across the platforms.

Can I create notifications in OmniFocus based on my Office 365 emails?

Absolutely! By setting a trigger when an important email arrives in your Office 365 inbox, you can configure an action that sends a notification or creates an alert within OmniFocus.

What happens if I flag an email in Outlook? Will it appear in OmniFocus?

Flagging an email can be used as a trigger to create or update tasks directly within OmniFocus. This ensures flagged items are not only highlighted on Outlook but also reflected as actionable items in your task management system.

Are there ways to integrate meeting notes from OneNote into OmniFocus through these tools?

Yes, using our integration capabilities between OneNote and Omnifocus via Office 365, meeting notes or any specified notebook entries can trigger the creation of detailed tasks within Omnifocus.

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About Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 Business is a complete office suite in the cloud. It provides all the standard office products like Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint and more, but available from any internet enabled computer! Zapier does not currently support Outlook.com addresses or Home 365 accounts, only business or Enterprise.
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