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Select a trigger from Google Docs

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Google Docs, a trigger could be "New Document."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Todoist

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Todoist, the action could be "Invite User to Project."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Docs + Todoist integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Docs and Todoist

You can connect Google Docs with Todoist using automation tools like Zapier. By setting up 'Zaps,' you can create triggers such as a new document created in Google Docs that automatically adds a task in Todoist, keeping your work organized without manual input.

Yes, you can set triggers for certain types of changes in Google Docs. For instance, if a specific word or phrase is added to your document, we can trigger a new task creation in Todoist so that you never miss important actions associated with your documents.

Absolutely! By setting up an automation where any modification or update in a specified Google Doc acts as the trigger, you can have correlated tasks updated automatically in Todoist. This keeps your workflow seamless and efficient.

If you delete a linked Google Doc that triggered the creation of a task in Todoist, the task will remain unaffected unless it's set up otherwise. Our integration focuses on triggers at the point of action rather than continuous monitoring.

Yes, during integration setup, you can map information from Google Docs to fields in Todoist tasks. For instance, extracting dates mentioned within the document content and using them to set due dates for your tasks helps maintain alignment between your plans and documentation.

We offer several predefined ‘Zaps’ which are templates that help quickly link common actions between Google Docs and Todoist. These templates cover usual scenarios but are entirely customizable to cater specific needs as well.

No coding skills are required! The integration setup between Google Docs and Todoist is designed for ease-of-use through an intuitive interface where triggers and actions are chosen through simple configurations rather than code-based scripts.

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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.

  • Google Docs triggers, actions, and search
    New Document

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

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Folder
    • Document Name
      Required
    • Text to Append
      Required
    • Append Text on New Line?
    Action
    Write
    • Document Name
      Required
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • HTTP Method
      Required
    • URL
      Required
    • Query String Parameters
    • Headers
    • Additional Request Headers
    • Body
    Action
    Write
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Document Name
      Required
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Folder
    • Sharing Preference
    • Unused Fields Preference
    Action
    Write
    • New Document Name
      Required
    • Document Name
      Required
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • Folder
    • New Document Name
      Required
    Action
    Search

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