An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Google Docs
Automatically create a new doc for notes when a meeting is added to your Google work calendar
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Google Docs
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Google Calendar and Google Docs can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New event from search added in Google Calendar
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
Then this action happens in Google Docs
Create a document in Google Docs
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Automatically create a new doc for notes when a meeting is added to your Google work calendar.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Google Docs to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect Google Docs to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: New event from search added (This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google).
Then set up an Action for Google Docs
Choose this action: Create a document (This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and Google Docs.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Automatically create a new doc for notes when a meeting is added to your Google work calendar!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoEvent start
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyifttt
Create document from text
Create a new document from text. Also supports limited HTML.
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectAppend text to document
Appends text to an existing document.
actionbyzapierintegratelyCreate a document
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
actionbyiftttintegromatAppend to a document
This action will append to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
actionbyiftttCreate document from template
Creates a new doc based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template doc, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbatoUpload document
Copy an already-existing file from another service to Docs. Will convert the file to Google Doc format if possible.
actionbyzapierintegrately
Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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