Turn new Outlook requests into Box comments
Put the next action beside the document it affects.
Trigger
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Action
Create comment
Adds a comment by the user to a specific file, or as a reply to an other comment.
Why this helps
Requests stay buried in email while the related Box file remains unchanged.
- Keep decisions with the document
- Make requests visible to collaborators
- Reduce inbox searching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Outlook and Box in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Email to file comment.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the relevant Box file, summarize the request, and add a concise comment.
- 4Pick New Outlook Message as the trigger and choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real request email.
Questions about this workflow
What if the email names several files?
Tell Notis to comment on each clearly identified file or report ambiguity for review.
Can the comment include the sender?
Yes. Ask Notis to include the sender name and requested next step.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Outlook to Box. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Outlook triggers
Box actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Add classification to file
Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Add classification to folder
Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. this api can also be called by including the enterprise id in the url explicitly, for example `/folders/:id/enterprise 12345/securityclassification-6vmvochwuwo`.
New Contact Added
Triggered when a new contact is added in the Outlook contacts.
Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains
Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains to allow collaboration for.
Calendar Event Changes
Triggered when a new calendar event occurs (created, updated, or deleted) in the Outlook calendar.
Add initial classifications
When an enterprise does not yet have any classifications, this api call initializes the classification template with an initial set of classifications. if an enterprise already has a classification, the template will already exist and instead an api call should be made to add additional classifications.
New Calendar Event
Triggered when a new calendar event is created in the Outlook calendar.
Add or update user avatar
Adds or updates a user avatar.
New Outlook Message
Triggered when a new message is received in the Outlook mailbox.
Add shared link to file
Adds a shared link to a file.
New Sent Message
Triggered when a new message is sent from the Outlook mailbox.
Add shared link to folder
Adds a shared link to a folder.
Add shared link to web link
Adds a shared link to a web link.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Outlook and Box, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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