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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 "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
All Day Event?
Description
Show me as Free or Busy
Attendees
Categories
Location
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)
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
Search Term
Required
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Result_limit_info
Search_info
Search value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Attachment ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email_info
Email ID
Required
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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Practical ways you can use Microsoft Office 365 and Dex
Add new Microsoft Office 365 contacts to Dex
As a busy business owner, keeping track of your network is vital. With this Zapier automation, when you add a new contact in Microsoft Office 365, Zapier will automatically create or update the corresponding contact in Dex. This helps streamline relationship management and ensures you're not losing any valuable connections, letting you focus on driving growth.
Project managers often juggle numerous tasks and meetings. With this automation, Zapier can create a Dex reminder shortly before a Microsoft Office 365 calendar event starts. This ensures you're always prepared for critical meetings or deadlines, helping maintain project momentum and organization.
Learn how to automate Microsoft Office 365 on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Office 365 + Dex 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 Dex
What is Dex and how does it integrate with Microsoft Office 365?
Dex is a personal CRM that helps you manage your relationships and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office 365 to sync contacts and calendar events. By connecting Dex with Office 365, you can automate tasks such as importing contacts from Outlook or creating calendar events directly in Dex when an appointment is scheduled in Office 365.
Can I automatically sync my Microsoft Office 365 contacts to Dex?
Yes, our integration allows you to set up triggers that automatically sync your Microsoft Office 365 contacts into Dex. Whenever a new contact is added or an existing contact is updated in Office 365, it can be reflected in Dex without manual intervention.
How do I ensure my calendar events from Microsoft Office 365 appear in Dex?
By using the integration triggers, any event created or updated in Microsoft Office 365 can automatically appear in your Dex calendar. This synchronization ensures that your schedule remains consistent across both platforms.
Is it possible to trigger an action in Microsoft Office 365 from a change made in Dex?
Yes, actions such as sending an email through Outlook or updating a task in Microsoft To Do can be triggered by specific updates made within Dex. For example, adding a new contact or updating information on an existing contact can initiate predefined actions within your Office 365 environment.
Are there any limitations when synchronizing data between Dex and Microsoft Office 365?
While most data types are supported, certain custom fields may not transfer depending on the configurations of both platforms. It's important to check which fields are critical for your workflows and ensure compatibility during the setup process.
What kind of updates between Dex and Microsoft Office 365 are considered two-way sync?
A two-way sync implies that changes made either in Dex or Microsoft Office 365 reflect across both systems. For example, if a contact's information is updated in either platform, these changes will synchronize bi-directionally without needing separate updates on both ends.
How secure is the integration between Microsoft's services and Dex?
We prioritize security by employing industry-standard encryption protocols during data transmission between Dexter platforms and Microsoft services. Regular security audits ensure continuous protection against vulnerabilities.
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.
