ActionGoogle DocsUpdated May 2026

How do I find-and-replace in a Google Doc?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Docs → Replace Text in Doc" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 5 Google Docs actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Document ID documentId	string	Required	Document ID
Text to Find searchText	string	Required	Text to Find
Replace With replaceText	string	Required	Replace With
Match Case matchCase	boolean	Optional	Match Case

Sample request

{
  "documentId": "{{trigger.documentId}}",
  "searchText": "{{trigger.searchText}}",
  "replaceText": "{{trigger.replaceText}}",
  "matchCase": "{{trigger.matchCase}}"
}

Returns

{
  "replies": [
    {
      "replaceAllText": {
        "occurrencesChanged": 3
      }
    }
  ],
  "documentId": "1BxiMVs0..."
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Replace Text in Doc.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Google Docs

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Google Docs

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Replace Text in Doc.

What does the Replace Text in Doc action do in Google Docs?

Find-and-replace across the doc. The templating workhorse — fill {{customer_name}} placeholders in a templated Doc with workflow data. For multi-replace workflows, batch via Update Document for efficiency.

What inputs does Replace Text in Doc require?

Required: Document ID, Text to Find, Replace With. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Google Docs returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Replace Text in Doc support batch operations?

Yes. Run Replace Text in Doc inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Docs's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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