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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
10 triggers, queries, and actions
New document added
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 document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
New post on WSJ in "Lifestyle"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Lifestyle"
New post on WSJ in "Market News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Market News"
New post on WSJ in "Opinion"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Opinion"
New post on WSJ in "Technology: What's News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Technology: What's News"
New post on WSJ in "U.S. Business"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "U.S. Business"
New post on WSJ in "World News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "World News"
History of documents added
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 a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
Append to a document
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 to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
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 create a new Google document at the path you specify.
Append to a document
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 to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
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 create a new Google document at the path you specify.
History of documents added
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 a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
New document added
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 document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
New post on WSJ in "Lifestyle"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Lifestyle"
New post on WSJ in "Market News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Market News"
New post on WSJ in "Opinion"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Opinion"
New post on WSJ in "Technology: What's News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "Technology: What's News"
New post on WSJ in "U.S. Business"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "U.S. Business"
New post on WSJ in "World News"
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 whenever there is a new post on WSJ in "World News"
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If
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New document added
New post on WSJ in "Lifestyle"
New post on WSJ in "Market News"
New post on WSJ in "Opinion"
New post on WSJ in "Technology: What's News"
New post on WSJ in "U.S. Business"
New post on WSJ in "World News"
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Append to a document
Create a document
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About Google Docs
Google Docs brings your documents to life with smart editing and styling tools to help you easily format text and paragraphs. Applets let you create new documents, add to existing ones, or monitor specific folders for when new docs are added.
About The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an American business-focused, English-language international daily newspaper based in New York City. Founded in 1889 by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser, the Wall Street Journal has grown to become one of the most trusted sources of financial and economic news in the world. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including business and finance news, political commentary, stock market analysis, and technology trends.