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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Google Docs + Google Slides

Create presentations from templates in Google Slides from new documents in Google Docs

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Docs and Google Slides

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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 Docs and Google Slides can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create presentations from templates in Google Slides from new documents in Google Docs
Workflow diagram: Google Docs + Google Slides integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Docs

Google Docs

New Document in Google Docs

Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).

Then this action happens in Google Slides

Google Slides

Create Presentation From Template in Google Slides

Creates a new presentation based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template presentation, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create presentations from templates in Google Slides from new documents in Google Docs.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Docs and Google Slides to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Docs to Zapier.

    Connect Google Docs to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Docs account, using Google Docs credentials.

  • Connect Google Slides to Zapier.

    Connect Google Slides to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Slides account, using Google Slides credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Google Docs

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Docs

    Choose the following trigger: New Document (Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Slides

    Then set up an Action for Google Slides

    Choose this action: Create Presentation From Template (Creates a new presentation based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template presentation, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.).

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 Docs and Google Slides.

  • 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 Create presentations from templates in Google Slides from new documents in Google Docs!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Docs

    New document

    Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).

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  • Google Docs

    New document in folder

    Triggers when a new document is added to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Docs

    Watch documents

    Triggers when a new document is created or modified in a specific folder.

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  • Google Docs

    New document added

    This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.

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  • Google Docs

    New folder

    Triggered when a new folder is added.

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  • Google Docs

    Document is created

    Document is created

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  • Google Slides

    Create presentation from template

    Creates a new presentation based on an existing one and can replace any placeholder variables found in your template presentation, like {{name}}, {{email}}, etc.

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  • Google Slides

    Refresh charts

    Refreshes the data for all charts in a presentation that have been linked to Google Sheets.

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  • Google Slides

    Create a presentation from a template

    Creates a new presentation by replacing all tags like e.g. {{!notfound:Name}}, {{!notfound:Email}} in a template with provided data.

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    Upload an image to a presentation

    Uploads an image with URL to a presentation.

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  • Google Slides

    Find presentation

    Finds an existing presentation.

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  • Google Slides

    Refresh a chart

    Refreshes the chart data stored in a presentation specified by ID.

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Apps you need

Google Slides

Google Slides

Presentations

A collaborative presentation software tool

Google Slides is a free cloud-based presentation software that allows multiple users to create, edit, and collaborate on presentations with real-time chat while offering a wide range of presentation themes, fonts, videos, and animations.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.