Google Calendar
OneNote
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Calendar + OneNote

Calendar event to OneNote

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and OneNote

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 OneNote can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Calendar event to OneNote
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + OneNote integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Any event starts in Google Calendar

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.

Then this action happens in OneNote

OneNote

Create a page in OneNote

This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Calendar event to OneNote.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and OneNote to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

  • Connect OneNote to IFTTT.

    Connect OneNote to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your OneNote account, using OneNote 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

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

    Choose the following trigger: Any 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.).

  • Then set up an Action for OneNote

    Then set up an Action for OneNote

    Choose this action: Create a page (This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and OneNote.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Calendar event to OneNote!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers a specified time before an event starts.

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  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

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  • Google Calendar

    Any 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.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event 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.

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  • Google Calendar

    New 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.

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  • OneNote

    Create a page

    This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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  • OneNote

    Create note in section

    Creates a new note in a specific Notebook/Section

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  • OneNote

    Create note

    Create a new note in the "Quick Notes" section of your default notebook.

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  • OneNote

    Create a page from a link

    This Action creates a page from a link in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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  • OneNote

    Create a page with an image

    This Action will create a new page with an image in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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  • OneNote

    Append note

    Appends content to the end of a note.

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Apps you need

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

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.

OneNote

OneNote

Task Management

A note-taking and organization tool

OneNote is a versatile, multi-user note-taking app that allows you to capture and organize all your ideas, images, recordings, and anything else you want to remember. With easy navigation and search functionality, it helps keep your notes organized and accessible wherever you go. Plus, its cloud-based storage and Microsoft 365 integration make collaboration a breeze.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.