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Replace text in Google Docs

Finds and replaces all instances of a specific text in a Google Docs document.

Common use cases

  • Data Manipulation
  • Client Reporting
  • Data Manipulation
  • Data Management
  • Content management
  • Engagement & Communication Management

Category

  • Google Docs

Inputs (what you have)

NAMEDESCRIPTIONTYPEREQUIREDEXAMPLE
Document linkLink of the Google Docs document that will be editedURLYeshttps://docs.google.com/1Fy55AyJu9vqJ
Text to replaceText to replace within the document. If left blank the found text will be removed.TextNoEvery business is on a path to automation. This process can be insanely simple when using Wrk.
Match caseMatch case on found text? If yes, set to TrueTrue/FalseNoTrue
New textNew text to replace old text withTextNoAutomate

Note: the value of inputs can either be a set value in the configuration of the Wrk Action within the Wrkflow, or a variable from the Data library section. These variables in the Data library section are the outputs of previous Wrk Actions in the Wrkflow.

Outputs (what you get)

  • N/A

Outcomes

NAMEDESCRIPTION
SuccessThis status is selected if the text was successfully replaced in the specified Google Docs file.
No ResultThis status is selected if no changes were made in the specified Google Docs file.
UnsuccessfulThis status is selected in the event of the following scenarios:- Application site is down- The document cannot be accessed- The editing instructions are missing

Requirements

  • The provided link to the document must have editing permissions.