How to connect Microsoft Excel and Captions
Create a New Scenario to Connect Microsoft Excel and Captions
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Microsoft Excel, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Microsoft Excel or Captions will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Microsoft Excel or Captions, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Microsoft Excel Node
Select the Microsoft Excel node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Microsoft Excel
Click on the Microsoft Excel node to configure it. You can modify the Microsoft Excel URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Microsoft Excel node, select Captions from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Captions.


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Authenticate Captions
Now, click the Captions node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Captions settings. Authentication allows you to use Captions through Latenode.
Configure the Microsoft Excel and Captions Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Microsoft Excel and Captions Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Microsoft Excel, Captions, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Microsoft Excel and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Microsoft Excel and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Microsoft Excel and Captions
Microsoft Excel + Captions + Google Drive: When a new row is added to an Excel table, the data is used along with a video caption to create a new text file, which is then uploaded to a specified folder in Google Drive.
Captions + Microsoft Excel + Slack: When a new video translation request is submitted in Captions, the workflow retrieves specific data snippets from a linked Microsoft Excel file and sends an alert message to a designated Slack channel containing both the caption information and Excel data.
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FAQ Microsoft Excel and Captions
How can I connect my Microsoft Excel account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your Microsoft Excel account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Microsoft Excel and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Microsoft Excel and Captions accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically update Captions video titles from Excel?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automate updates using no-code blocks or JavaScript for complex logic. Keep your Captions videos organized and dynamically updated from your Excel sheets.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Microsoft Excel with Captions?
Integrating Microsoft Excel with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically creating Captions projects from rows in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Updating video descriptions in Captions based on data in Microsoft Excel.
- Triggering Captions video exports when a specific value is entered in Microsoft Excel.
- Generating reports of Captions video engagement metrics and storing them in Microsoft Excel.
- Sharing Captions video links via email based on conditions set in Microsoft Excel.
What kind of Excel data can Latenode access for automations?
Latenode can access cell values, rows, columns, formulas, and tables, triggering automations in Captions based on data changes.
Are there any limitations to the Microsoft Excel and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large Excel files might impact performance; optimize file size for better speed.
- Real-time updates depend on the polling interval set within your Latenode workflow.
- Complex Excel formulas might require custom JavaScript code for accurate parsing.