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Possible to use JSON data to populate a word doc without premium connectors?

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Hi all.

So being the amateur that I am, I'm trying to build some solutions that don't require premium solutions.

We have an IT dept. that works on our main apps. I'm in no way a PowerApps (or any kind og low-code) expert. I just think it's fun, and like to dabble in it and make small solutions to help make life easier in our dept. 

So I have  a PowerApp that collects some data, and then the data is passed to PowerAutomate using JSON.


I am able to parse the data, and use it in PowerAutomate, however I would like to be able to use the data to populate a Word template. 
Is this something that is possible to accomplish with no premium connectors, while using passed JSON data?

 

I have seen some people use JSON data to create a PDF without using any premium connectors, so that might end up being what I have to do? (I'd prefer the Word template though as it feets my needs better)

Thanks everyone 🙂 

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  • David_MA Profile Picture
    12,966 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

    I don't think you will be able to populate a Word template without using the premium Populate a Word Template action. An alternate approach would be to use compose actions and format the document in HTML. You can then convert the HTML to a pdf, which seems to be your end objective. This is an example from one of my flows of the actions needed:

    David_MA_0-1700245060761.png

    The Compose HTML action is where I generate the document. None of the actions are premium ones. You may not need the Get file content action, but I use it later on to attach the PDF to an e-mail.

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