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Log button press details to Excel workbook

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How this automation works

Record location and time details directly into a Microsoft 365 Excel worksheet with one tap. This Applet runs each time you press the Button widget in the IFTTT app, adding a new row with key information to your chosen workbook. Perfect for quick logging, tracking events, or keeping personal records automatically.

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Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the worksheet you specify in the workbook.
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Button press

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.

Cell updated in workbook

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a particular cell is updated within the workbook you specify.

New row added to workbook

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new row is added to a workbook you specify.

Current value of a cell

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Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current value of a single cell in your workbook.

Add row to workbook

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the worksheet you specify in the workbook.

Update cell in workbook

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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update a single cell in the workbook you specify.

Add row to workbook

Pro icon
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the worksheet you specify in the workbook.

Button press

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.

Cell updated in workbook

Pro icon
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a particular cell is updated within the workbook you specify.

Current value of a cell

Pro plus icon
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current value of a single cell in your workbook.

New row added to workbook

Pro icon
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new row is added to a workbook you specify.

Update cell in workbook

Pro icon
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update a single cell in the workbook you specify.

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About Microsoft 365 Excel

Microsoft 365 Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. Leverage its capabilities to manage finances, track projects, and perform complex calculations with ease. Connect Microsoft 365 Excel to IFTTT to automate data entry, generate reports, and trigger actions based on spreadsheet changes. Optimize your data workflows and enhance productivity across your personal and professional tasks.

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About Button widget

Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.

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