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Create Slack private channel messages for new Google Docs documents

Stay informed and organized with this Google Docs and Slack integration. When a new document is created in Google Docs, a private channel message will be sent in Slack, notifying team members and ensuring everyone stays updated. This automation makes it easy to keep track of new documents and maintain efficient collaboration.

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New DocumentTriggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
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Send Private Channel MessageTriggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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New Document
Triggers when a new document is added (inside any folder).
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Document
  Required
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive containing the template document
- Folder containing the template document
- Template Document
  Required
- New Document Name
  Required
- Drive
- Folder for new Document
- Sharing Preference
- Unused Fields Preference
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Find text
  Required
- Replace text
- Match case
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Image URL
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Width (points)
- Height (points)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write

- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Background color (hex)
- Page width (points)
- Page height (points)
- Top margin (points)
- Bottom margin (points)
- Left margin (points)
- Right margin (points)
- Page number start
- Use different first page header and footer
- Use different even page header and footer
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Document ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Search Query
  Required
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Channel ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Zap Identifier
- Access type
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Scheduled As
  Required
- Scheduled Message ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Allowed_delete_copy
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
- Posted By
Action
Write
- Canvas ID
  Required
- Operation
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Status_copy
- Approval request message
  Required
- Send message as
  Required
- Approval type
  Required
- Zap_id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message ID (ts)
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
Action
Search
- Email
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Text to Append
  Required
- Append Text on New Line?
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Specify Document Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Start position (Index)
  Required
- End position (Index)
  Required
- Formatting Options
- Font size (points)
- Font family
- Text color (hex)
- Background color (hex)
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Text to insert
  Required
- Insert position (Index)
  Required
- Segment ID
- Tab ID
Action
Write
- Document
  Required
- Select which image to replace
  Required
- New image URL
  Required
- Select which tab the image is in
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Document ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Drive
- Folder
- Document Name
  Required
- Document Content
  Required
- Export Formats
- Insert Inline Image (Image URL)
- Image location (Segment ID)
- Image location (Index)
- Image location (tabId)
Action
Search or write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Include_alias
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Only Public Channels?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
  Required
- Message
  Required
- Reaction
  Required
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Title
- Content
- Channel ID
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Allowed_edit_copy
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message TS (ID)
  Required
- Posted By
- Content Type
- Reply Broadcast
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
- Topic set by
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
- Conversation ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Conversation ID
  Required
- Message ID (ts)
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
- Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Username
  Required
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

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