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Automatically generate customized Google Docs from new form data

This automation allows users to create a new Google Doc based on a predefined template, using data from a new submission in a linked Google Form.

Whenever a new row is added to the associated Google Sheets spreadsheet, the automation will trigger and generate a personalized document using the form data. This streamlines the process of creating documents from structured data, making it more efficient for individuals or teams working with Google's productivity suite. The primary systems involved are Google Forms, Google Sheets, and Google Docs.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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What this template does

  • Extracts data from a new Google Forms submission
  • Normalizes the form data to populate a Google Doc template
  • Generates a personalized Google Doc based on the form data
  • Triggers the automation whenever a new row is added to the linked Google Sheets
  • Creates a streamlined workflow for generating documents from structured data

How it works

1
Trigger

Trigger: New form submission

The automation is triggered whenever a new row is added to the linked Google Sheets spreadsheet, indicating a new form submission.

2
Action

Get new form submission

The automation fetches the data from the new form submission in the linked Google Forms.

3
Action

Store form data in Sheets

The automation stores the form data in the linked Google Sheets spreadsheet.

4
Action

Create Google Doc from template

The automation uses the form data to generate a new Google Doc based on a predefined template.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Forms credential

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for the Google Forms integration using your Google account's OAuth client ID and client secret.

2

Connect to your Google Form

1. Add a new Google Forms node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Google Forms credential you added earlier. 3. Choose the specific Google Form you want to use as the source for this automation.

3

Connect to your Google Sheets spreadsheet

1. Add a new Google Sheets node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Google Forms credential you added earlier. 3. Choose the specific Google Sheets spreadsheet that contains the data from your Google Form.

4

Configure the Google Doc template

1. Add a new Google Docs node to your workflow. 2. In the node settings, select the Google Forms credential you added earlier. 3. Specify the Google Doc template file you want to use as the basis for the new documents. 4. Map the relevant fields from the Google Form data to the template document.

5

Trigger the automation on new form submissions

1. In the workflow settings, configure the trigger to run the automation whenever a new row is added to the linked Google Sheets spreadsheet.

Requirements

Create a Google Forms account and set up a new form with the required data fields
Link the Google Forms submission to a Google Sheets spreadsheet
Ensure the Google Sheets spreadsheet is shared with the necessary user or service account for the automation to access the data
Set up a Google Docs account and create a template document that will be used as the basis for the personalized documents
Grant the necessary permissions (at least Viewer access) to the Google Docs template for the user or service account running the automation

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