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How to Create Google Docs documents from updated Google Drive files

Effortlessly keep your documents up-to-date with this Google Drive and Google Docs integration. When a file is updated in Google Drive, this workflow will create a new Google Docs document using the text from the updated file. Stay organized and save time by automating your document management process.

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Steps to automate

Use workflow automation service.
Preparation
Create Nekton account. You can also use your existing Google account to sign in.
Create automation
  • Click on the "Create new workflow" button, and then add "Automated step".
  • Set the step description to "Create Google Docs documents from updated Google Drive files" and then click on "Automate".
  • Provide the necessary parameters and click on the "Test it" button to check your automation. If you had issues with it, you can click on "Automate" again to try a different one.
Create a schedule (optional)
If you want to run this automation on a schedule, click on the gear button on the workflow editor screen to configure it. For example, you can run this flow every hour or every day.

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Google Docs actions

Nekton can use any feature that is available in Google Docs API. Using our advanced AI, you can easily create custom automations for Google Docs. Here are some typical actions you can do in your automated workflows.
Append Text to Document
Appends text to an existing document.
Upload Document
Copy an already-existing file from another service to Docs. Will convert the file to Google Doc format if possible.
App Extensions (Beta)
Performs an API call using an App Extension (Beta) entry, which you can select or create, later within this Flow's setup. App Extensions (Beta) can be reused across multiple flows and are managed centrally through the App Extensions (Beta) builder.
Find a Document
Search for a specific document by name.
Create 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.
Create Document from Text
Create a new document from text. Also supports limited HTML.

About Google Docs

Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format text documents. Collaboratively edit documents with other people in real time. We also support Google Sheets!