GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_CREATED_TRIGGER
Fires when a new Google Doc is created.
Google Docs
10 triggers and 35 actions for Google Docs workflows.
Each trigger lists the event it fires on, the data it sends, and a template you can use it in.
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GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_CREATED_TRIGGER
Fires when a new Google Doc is created.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_PLACEHOLDER_FILLED_TRIGGER
Fires when a placeholder pattern in a Google Doc is filled in and no longer appears in the document text.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_UPDATED_TRIGGER
Fires whenever someone updates or modifies an existing Google Doc.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_WORD_COUNT_THRESHOLD_TRIGGER
Fires when a Google Doc's word or character count reaches or exceeds a number you set.
GOOGLEDOCS_KEYWORD_DETECTED_TRIGGER
Fires when a specific keyword or phrase is first found in a Google Doc. The trigger will not fire again for the same keyword until it's reset.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_DELETED_TRIGGER
Fires when a Google Doc is deleted or moved to trash.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_SEARCH_UPDATE_TRIGGER
Fires when a Google Doc matching your search criteria is newly created or updated.
GOOGLEDOCS_DOCUMENT_STRUCTURE_CHANGED_TRIGGER
Fires when a Google Doc's structure changes, such as when headers, footers, tables, images, or footnotes are added or removed.
GOOGLEDOCS_FOLDER_CREATED_TRIGGER
Fires when a new folder is created in the root directory of Google Drive.
GOOGLEDOCS_PAGE_ADDED_TRIGGER
Fires when a new Google Doc is created or added.
Operations are the actions a workflow can take in Google Docs, grouped by category. Each lists its method, parameters, and a template you can drop it into.
Extract chart objects and data from Google Sheets embedded within documents. Use these operations when you need to reference or analyze visualization elements as part of your document automation workflow.
Get Charts from Spreadsheet
GOOGLEDOCS_LIST_SPREADSHEET_CHARTSRetrieve all charts from a Google Sheets spreadsheet to access their IDs and specifications for reuse across your documents and presentations. This helps you organize and reference visual data without manually recreating charts.
Manage the textual and structural elements of your document including paragraphs, bullets, footnotes, and text replacements. These operations are essential for dynamically editing document body content, adding citations, or reformatting existing text during workflow automation.
Insert Text into Document
GOOGLEDOCS_INSERT_TEXT_ACTIONAdd text content to a Google Document at a specific location or append it to the end. This is useful for programmatically building documents, inserting information into templates, or updating document content without manual editing.
Create Footnote
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_FOOTNOTEAdd footnotes to your Google Documents at specific locations to provide citations, references, or additional explanatory notes without cluttering your main text.
Create Paragraph Bullets
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_PARAGRAPH_BULLETSFormat paragraphs as bullet points in a Google Document to create organized, easy-to-read lists. This is useful for presenting information in a structured format that improves readability and document flow.
Delete Content Range in Document
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_CONTENT_RANGERemoves a specific section of text or content from your Google Document, allowing you to efficiently clean up or reorganize your document structure without manual deletion.
Delete Paragraph Bullets
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_PARAGRAPH_BULLETSRemoves bullet formatting from paragraphs in a specified section of your Google Document, converting bulleted lists back to regular text.
Replace All Text in Document
GOOGLEDOCS_REPLACE_ALL_TEXTQuickly replace all instances of a specific text throughout a Google Document in one action, saving time on repetitive editing tasks.
Control the header, footer, and page break elements that define your document's structure and appearance. Reach for these when you need to establish consistent page formatting, add recurring content across pages, or manage document sections in automated workflows.
Create Footer
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_FOOTERAdd a footer to your Google Document to display consistent information like page numbers, dates, or company details across all pages.
Create Header
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_HEADERAdds a header to your Google Document that appears at the top of every page or in specific sections, with optional text content like page numbers or document titles.
Delete Footer
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_FOOTERRemoves footer content from a Google Document, allowing you to clean up or restructure your document's page layout without footer information.
Delete Header
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_HEADERRemoves header content from a Google Document section, allowing you to clean up document formatting or modify header structure as needed.
Insert Page Break
GOOGLEDOCS_INSERT_PAGE_BREAKAdds a page break to your Google Document to start new content on a fresh page, helping you organize content into logical sections.
Define and manage named ranges within documents for precise content targeting and reference. These operations let you create logical sections that can be easily located and modified in subsequent workflow steps.
Create Named Range
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_NAMED_RANGEAssign meaningful names to specific sections or data ranges in your Google Document, making it easier to reference, organize, and automate content updates across your documents.
Delete Named Range
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_NAMED_RANGERemove a previously defined named range from your Google Document to clean up your document structure and prevent accidental references to outdated ranges. This helps maintain document organization as your templates and workflows evolve.
Apply and modify global style settings that affect the overall appearance and formatting of your document. Use this when you need to enforce consistent styling rules across your document in an automated manner.
Update Document Style
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_DOCUMENT_STYLEModify the overall formatting and layout settings of a Google Document, including page size, margins, and text direction. Use this to standardize document appearance or adapt formatting for different purposes without manually adjusting individual elements.
Create, retrieve, update, and export complete Google Documents within your automation workflows. This is your primary category for document-level operations like creating new files, accessing existing documents, exporting to PDF, or managing document metadata and content in bulk.
Copy Google Document
GOOGLEDOCS_COPY_DOCUMENTCreates a duplicate copy of an existing Google Document, useful for reusing templates or creating variations without modifying the original. The copy automatically receives a default title and appears in your Google Drive.
Create a document
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_DOCUMENTCreates a new Google Docs document with a specified title and optional initial text, returning the document ID for future reference. This is useful for programmatically generating documents that can be shared, edited, or populated with additional content.
Export Google Doc as PDF
GOOGLEDOCS_EXPORT_DOCUMENT_AS_PDFConvert your Google Docs documents into PDF files for easy sharing, archiving, and distribution to clients or stakeholders.
Get document by id
GOOGLEDOCS_GET_DOCUMENT_BY_IDFetch a specific Google Document using its ID to access its content and metadata. This is essential for retrieving documents you need to read, analyze, or process within your workflow.
Update existing document
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_EXISTING_DOCUMENTModify content and formatting in your Google Docs programmatically by inserting, deleting, or updating text without manual editing. This lets you automate document changes triggered by external events or data sources.
Create blank document (Deprecated)
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_DOCUMENT2Creates a new blank Google Docs document with a title you specify, allowing you to start a new document programmatically without manual setup.
Create Document Markdown
GOOGLEDOCS_CREATE_DOCUMENT_MARKDOWNCreates a new Google Docs document with optional title and Markdown-formatted content, allowing you to quickly generate formatted documents programmatically. This is useful for automating document creation workflows without manual setup.
Get document plain text
GOOGLEDOCS_GET_DOCUMENT_PLAINTEXTExtract the full text content from a Google Doc in a simple, readable format without dealing with complex formatting or API structures. This is useful when you need to work with document content as plain text for analysis, processing, or integration with other tools.
Search Documents
GOOGLEDOCS_SEARCH_DOCUMENTSFind specific Google Documents across your account by searching for keywords, file names, and applying filters like creation date or content. This saves time when managing large document libraries and helps you quickly locate important files.
Update Document Batch (Deprecated)
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_DOCUMENT_BATCHApply multiple formatting, text, and structural changes to a Google Document in a single batch operation, ensuring all updates are valid before being applied. Streamline document editing workflows by combining multiple changes instead of making individual edits.
Update Document Markdown
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_DOCUMENT_MARKDOWNReplace all content in a Google Docs document with formatted Markdown text, useful for quickly refreshing document content from external sources or templates.
Update Document Section Markdown
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_DOCUMENT_SECTION_MARKDOWNQuickly update a specific section of your Google Docs document by inserting or replacing it with formatted Markdown content, allowing you to modify just the parts you need without rewriting entire documents.
Insert and replace images within your document content to build visually rich automated outputs. Use these operations when your workflow requires embedding graphics, icons, or updated image assets into documents dynamically.
Insert Inline Image
GOOGLEDOCS_INSERT_INLINE_IMAGEAdds images from a URL directly into your Google Document at a specific location, perfect for automating document creation with visual content. This helps you build professional documents without manual image insertion.
Replace Image in Document
GOOGLEDOCS_REPLACE_IMAGEUpdate images in your Google Docs by replacing them with new versions from a URL, keeping your document current without manual edits.
Build and modify table structures including rows, columns, cells, and their styling properties. These operations enable you to construct dynamic data tables, reorganize table layouts, or format tabular content as part of your document automation.
Delete Table Column
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_TABLE_COLUMNRemoves a specific column from a table in your Google Document, helping you reorganize table data by eliminating unnecessary columns.
Delete Table Row
GOOGLEDOCS_DELETE_TABLE_ROWRemove a specific row from an existing table in a Google Document, allowing you to clean up or update tabular data without manual editing.
Insert Table Column
GOOGLEDOCS_INSERT_TABLE_COLUMNAdd a new column to an existing table in your Google Document at a specific position. This lets you expand your table structure without manually recreating it.
Insert Table in Google Doc
GOOGLEDOCS_INSERT_TABLE_ACTIONAdds a structured table to your Google Document at a specific location, making it easy to organize and present data in a formatted grid.
Unmerge Table Cells
GOOGLEDOCS_UNMERGE_TABLE_CELLSSplits previously merged table cells back into individual cells in a Google Document, allowing you to restore the original table structure when your data organization needs change.
Update Table Row Style
GOOGLEDOCS_UPDATE_TABLE_ROW_STYLEModify the visual styling of table rows in a Google Document, including adjusting row height and designating header rows to improve document formatting and readability.
Drop a trigger and an action into a template; approve from your phone; the workflow runs.