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Hello there,

I have created one MS Form and am taking all the response details to Power automate to create an automated word document.

I am using the "Populate Word Document" options in power automate as shown in the attached image. I am getting an error that is also attached as an image.

Is this the proper way to create an automated word document every single time a new form is submitted?

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Kaif_Siddique 2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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Hi @geothermusa ,

Populate word document does not create a new word file. First create a word template and save it to OneDrive/SharePoint, then update template using Populate word document and create a new file using Create File connector.

Please find below the link for more details:
https://www.encodian.com/blog/populate-a-word-or-pdf-document-using-power-automate-v2/

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Hi Kaif,

The solution seems clear to me, just have a question for you.

How do I add a word document template in the "populate word document"?

Could you show me the screenshot please

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Hi @geothermusa ,

Save the word document to SharePoint/OneDrive and add a connector to get file content. Fill the template fields using "populate word document". Now create a word document from saved word template.

Simple words - You have a word template saved in SharePoint/OneDrive. Open the file and edit content as per requirements and SaveAs the file with new name. In this case, the template will remain unchanged and a new file will be created using template with updated contents. Similar activity need to perform using power automate.

Sharing a video link for reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3cPTtRvUMw

Create a word document from a template in Power Automate. Here Microsoft Word connector has been used but it will give you overall idea to build the flow.
https://www.enjoysharepoint.com/create-a-word-document-from-a-template-in-power-automate/

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This was very helpful!

Thank you so much!

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