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Automatically generate invoices in Google Docs from Google Sheets

This Latenode automation allows users to generate invoices in Google Docs by automatically populating data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet. The workflow extracts invoice details like client information, line items, and totals from the spreadsheet, then merges this data into a pre-existing Google Docs template.

The final invoice document is then stored in a specified Google Drive folder, providing a streamlined invoicing process that eliminates manual data entry. This automation is designed for small businesses and freelancers who need to create professional-looking invoices quickly and efficiently.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 14sEst. cost: $0.0009
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What this template does

  • Extracts invoice details from a Google Sheets spreadsheet
  • Populates a pre-existing Google Docs invoice template with the data
  • Stores the final invoice document in a specified Google Drive folder
  • Eliminates manual data entry for invoice creation
  • Generates professional-looking invoices quickly and efficiently

How it works

1
Trigger

Load Invoice Data

The workflow extracts invoice details like client information, line items, and totals from a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

2
Action

Get Invoice Template

The workflow loads a pre-existing Google Docs invoice template.

3
Action

Create New Invoice Doc

The workflow creates a new document from the invoice template.

4
Logic

Merge Data

The workflow combines the data from the Google Sheets spreadsheet with the invoice template, populating the document with the necessary information.

5
Action

Update Invoice Document

The workflow replaces placeholders in the invoice template with the actual values from the spreadsheet data.

6
Action

Save Invoice

The completed invoice document is stored in a specified Google Drive folder.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Sheets Credential

Add your Google Sheets OAuth2 credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This allows the workflow to securely access your Google Sheets data.

2

Add Google Docs Credential

Add your Google Docs OAuth2 credential in the Latenode Credentials panel. This allows the workflow to securely update and create Google Docs.

3

Configure Google Sheets Input

In the Google Sheets node settings, specify the URL of the Google Sheet containing your invoice data. Map the relevant fields from the sheet (e.g. Company From, Company To, Terms, Invoice, Description, Amount).

4

Configure Google Docs Template

In the Google Docs node settings, specify the URL of the Google Docs template you want to use for your invoices. This template should contain placeholder values for the invoice fields.

5

Set Google Drive Output Folder

In the Google Drive node settings, specify the folder ID where you want the generated invoice documents to be saved.

Requirements

Connect a Google Sheets spreadsheet to the Latenode workspace, containing invoice details like client information, line items, and totals
Connect a pre-existing Google Docs template to the Latenode workspace, which will be used to generate the final invoices
Grant the Latenode workspace access to read and write to the connected Google Sheets and Google Docs
Specify a Google Drive folder where the generated invoices will be stored

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.
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