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Update a file in Google Drive.
External DocumentationTo learn more, visit the Google Drive documentation.

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Basic Parameters

ParameterDescription
File IDThe ID of the file to update in Google drive. Note that the old file will be overwritten by the new one.
File IdentifierThe identifier of the new file that will replace the existing file in Google Drive.
A file identifier represents a file created or referenced earlier in the workflow (for example, from a file action or another step that produces a file).
See Using with Files in Workflows for more details.

Note: The file MIME type must match the existing file’s MIME type, or be a compatible type that Google Drive accepts as a replacement.
Support All DrivesSelect to support both My Drives and shared drives.

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Advanced Parameters

ParameterDescription
Delegated User OverridePerform the action on behalf of another user, overriding the delegated user defined in the connection.

If not specified, the delegated user is the one provided in the connection.

Has no effect when using an OAuth connection.

NOTE: the connection details are not edited by this input.

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Example Output

{
	"kind": "<string>",
	"id": "<string>",
	"name": "<string>",
	"mimeType": "<string>"
}

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Workflow Library Example

Update File with Google Drive and Send Results Via Email
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