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Google Docs Integration

BuildBetter’s Google Docs integration enables you to export meeting transcripts, summaries, and generated documents directly to Google Docs, facilitating collaborative editing and seamless sharing with your team.

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Features

  • Document Export: Convert BuildBetter documents to Google Docs format
  • Transcript Export: Export meeting transcripts with speaker identification
  • Summary Publishing: Share meeting summaries as collaborative documents
  • Rich Formatting: Preserve formatting, links, and structure in exports
  • Collaborative Editing: Enable team collaboration on meeting content

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Setup Instructions

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Prerequisites

  • An active BuildBetter account
  • Google Workspace or personal Google account
  • Google Drive storage space

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Connecting Google Docs

  1. Navigate to Settings → Integrations in your BuildBetter dashboard
  2. Select Google Docs from the documentation integrations
  3. Click Connect and authorize BuildBetter to access your Google account
  4. Complete the Google authentication process
  5. Configure default export settings

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Configuring Export Settings

After connecting:
  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Docs → Export Settings
  2. Configure your preferences:
    • Default export location in Google Drive
    • Default sharing permissions
    • Formatting options
    • Header and footer content
    • Default document structure
  3. Save your configuration

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Usage

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Exporting Documents

Export BuildBetter documents to Google Docs:
  1. Open any document in BuildBetter
  2. Click the Export button
  3. Select Google Docs as the destination
  4. Configure export options:
    • Target folder in Google Drive
    • Sharing settings
    • Include citations (if applicable)
  5. Click Export to create the Google Doc

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Exporting Transcripts

Export meeting transcripts to Google Docs:
  1. Open any recording with a transcript
  2. Click Export → Transcript → Google Docs
  3. Choose transcript options:
    • Include speaker identification
    • Include timestamps
    • Format by speaker or chronologically
    • Include metadata (meeting date, participants, etc.)
  4. Complete the export process

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Exporting Summaries

Share meeting summaries through Google Docs:
  1. View any meeting summary in BuildBetter
  2. Click Export → Google Docs
  3. Choose what to include:
    • Full summary or specific sections
    • Action items
    • Key points
    • Decisions made
  4. Set sharing permissions and export location
  5. Click Export to create and open the Google Doc

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Advanced Features

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Collaborative Documentation

Create collaborative meeting documentation:
  1. Export a BuildBetter document or summary to Google Docs
  2. Share with team members for collaborative editing
  3. Use Google Docs commenting for further discussion
  4. Create a library of meeting documentation in Google Drive

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Document Templates

Create and use custom templates:
  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Docs → Templates
  2. Create new document templates or modify existing ones
  3. Set default sections, formatting, and structure
  4. Apply templates when exporting to Google Docs

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Bulk Export

Export multiple items at once:
  1. Go to Recordings or Documents section
  2. Select multiple items using checkboxes
  3. Click Bulk Actions → Export to Google Docs
  4. Configure export location and options
  5. Start the bulk export process

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

  • Verify your Google account authentication is current
  • Check permissions in Google Drive
  • Re-authenticate if connection has expired

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Export Problems

  • Check Google Drive storage limits
  • Verify proper permissions for target folders
  • Ensure stable internet connection for larger exports

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Formatting Issues

  • Check for complex formatting that might not transfer perfectly
  • Verify image export settings
  • Try adjusting format options for better results

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Use Cases

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Meeting Documentation

  • Export comprehensive meeting notes for team review
  • Create collaborative action item trackers
  • Distribute meeting summaries to stakeholders

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Knowledge Management

  • Build a searchable library of meeting content in Google Drive
  • Create living documents that evolve with ongoing discussions
  • Maintain team documentation with links to relevant meeting recordings

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Project Documentation

  • Export project planning discussions for detailed documentation
  • Create requirement documents based on customer interviews
  • Maintain decision logs with links back to discussion recordings