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# Google Docs Integration (Alpha)

> Export BuildBetter content to Google Docs for collaborative editing and sharing

<Note>
  **Coming Soon - Request Early Access**

  This integration is currently in Alpha development and not yet publicly available. If you're interested in early access, please contact [support@buildbetter.app](mailto:support@buildbetter.app) with "Google Docs Integration Early Access" in the subject line.
</Note>

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.

## 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

## Setup Instructions

### Prerequisites

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

### 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

### 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

## Usage

### 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

### 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

### 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

## Advanced Features

### 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

### 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

### 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

## Troubleshooting

### Connection Issues

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

### Export Problems

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

### Formatting Issues

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

## Use Cases

### Meeting Documentation

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

### 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

### 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