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Select a trigger from Microsoft Outlook

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Microsoft Outlook, a trigger could be "Calendar Event Start."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Motion

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + Motion integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Microsoft Outlook and Motion

To integrate Microsoft Outlook with Motion, you need to set up a connection between the two applications. This can be done through our platform by selecting Microsoft Outlook as your trigger app and Motion as your action app. You will then define specific triggers, such as receiving a new email or creating an event, and corresponding actions in Motion like updating a task or creating a new project.

Yes, you can automatically create tasks in Motion from Outlook emails by setting up a trigger for new emails received in your Outlook inbox. This trigger can then be linked to an action in Motion that creates a task using the email contents.

For Microsoft Outlook integration, popular triggers include when you receive a new email, have an upcoming calendar event, or send an outgoing message. These can all be captured to initiate automated processes within our platform.

Once integrated with Outlook, specific actions that can be taken in Motion include creating new tasks, updating existing projects, marking items as complete or notifying team members of changes.

Yes, syncing calendar events is possible. You can set up automated workflows where a new event created in Outlook is instantly added to your calendar in Motion or vice versa. These events can trigger further actions depending on your needs.

You don’t need technical skills to set up the integration; our user-friendly interface guides you step by step through establishing the connection and setting specific triggers and actions between Microsoft Outlook and Motion.

We prioritize your data security and ensure that all connections between Microsoft Outlook and Motion are encrypted. We follow industry-standard practices to protect your information throughout the integration process.

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Connect Microsoft Outlook and Motion to unlock the power of automation

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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.

    • Calendar
    • Time Before
      Required
    • Time Before (Unit)
      Required
    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Parent Folder
      Required
    • Child Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Contact Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Parent Folder
      Required
    • Child Folder
    • Search terms
      Required
    • Note
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
  • Microsoft Outlook triggers, actions, and search
    Cancelled Calendar Event

    Triggers when an event is cancelled.

    Trigger
    Instant
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    • Calendar
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Shared Inbox
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
  • Microsoft Outlook triggers, actions, and search
    New Flagged Email

    Triggers when a new email is flagged.

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It

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