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Google Tasks - Get a task from a task list

Use the Google Tasks - Get task lists action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. action to retrieve the details of a task from a task list.

For more information about the Google Tasks connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events., go to Google Tasks.

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Configure the Google Tasks - Get a task from a task list action

  1. Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.

  1. Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
  2. Select a Task list from the drop-down.
  3. Select the Task you want to retrieve.
  4. Create or select a variable for the Task list output.

Google Tasks - Get a task from a task list action fields, buttons, and settings

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Field

Description

Variable types

(Unlabeled)

Connection Credentials and other settings that enables workflows to communicate with external systems, services, or applications. It's required to pass data between the workflow and the indicated service, which could be a cloud service, business application, or content store.

Google Tasks connection to access the Google account from which you want to retrieve the tasks.

To refresh the available connections , click .

 (n/a)

Task list The task list containing the task you want to retrieve details for. When you specify the Google Tasks connection, all the task lists in the selected connection are available to select from in the Task list drop-down. If you want to select a task list that is not in the drop-down, you can insert a variable in the Task list field. When using a variable, use the unique task list ID. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection

Task The task that you want to retrieve. When you select the Task list, all the tasks in the task list are available to select from in the drop-down. If you want to select a task that is not in the drop-down, you can insert a variable in the Task field. When using a variable, use the unique task ID. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection

Output

 Task

Stores the result of the action as an object with the following variables:

  • Task ID: (Text) The unique ID of the retrieved task.

  • Title: (Text) The title of the task.

  • Modified date: (DateTime) The date this task was last updated.

  • Task URL: (Text) The URL of the retrieved task.

  • Notes: (Text) Additional information about the task.

  • Status: (Text) The task status.

  • Due date: (DateTime) When the task is due by.

  • Completion date: (DateTime) When the task was completed.

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