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Insert Text

Inserts text into a Google Docs document.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Document Id - The ID of the Google Docs document to insert text into.
  • Text - The text content to insert.
  • Font Size - The font size for the inserted text.
  • Font Name - The font family for the inserted text. Default is "Times New Roman".

Options​

  • Align - The alignment of the inserted text. Options are:
    • Left (START)
    • Center (CENTER)
    • Right (END)
    • Justify (JUSTIFIED)
  • Bold - Whether to make the inserted text bold. Default is false.
  • Italic - Whether to make the inserted text italic. Default is false.
  • Underline - Whether to underline the inserted text. Default is false.

How It Works​

The Insert Text node integrates with Google Docs to add text to a document. When executed, the node:

  1. Validates the provided inputs (Document Id, Text, Font Size, Font Name)
  2. Connects to the specified Google Docs document
  3. Inserts the specified text at the end of the document
  4. Applies the specified formatting options (font, size, alignment, styling)

Requirements​

  • A valid Google Docs document ID
  • Valid Google Docs credentials
  • Text content to insert
  • Valid font size value
  • Valid Google Docs permissions to modify the document

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Empty or invalid Document Id
  • Empty or invalid Text content
  • Empty or invalid Font Size
  • Google Docs service errors
  • Insufficient permissions to modify the document

Usage Notes​

  • The Document Id can be found in the URL of the Google Docs document
  • The text will be added at the end of the current document content
  • The Font Name should be a valid Google Docs font family
  • The Align option controls how the inserted text is positioned within the document
  • Styling options (Bold, Italic, Underline) can be combined