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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
25 triggers, queries, and actions
Cell updated in workbook
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a particular cell is updated within the workbook you specify.
New post from BBC News in "Africa"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Africa"
New post from BBC News in "Asia"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Asia"
New post from BBC News in "Business"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Business"
New post from BBC News in "England"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "England"
New post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
New post from BBC News in "Europe"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Europe"
New post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
New post from BBC News in "Health"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Health"
New post from BBC News in "Latin America"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Latin America"
New post from BBC News in "Middle East"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Middle East"
New post from BBC News in "Northern Ireland"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Northern Ireland"
Current value of a cell
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current value of a single cell in your workbook.
Add row to workbook
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the worksheet you specify in the workbook.
Update cell in workbook
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will update a single cell in the workbook you specify.
Add row to workbook
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the worksheet you specify in the workbook.
Cell updated in workbook
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a particular cell is updated within the workbook you specify.
Current value of a cell
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current value of a single cell in your workbook.
New post from BBC News in "Africa"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Africa"
New post from BBC News in "Asia"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Asia"
New post from BBC News in "Business"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Business"
New post from BBC News in "England"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "England"
New post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
New post from BBC News in "Europe"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Europe"
New post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
New post from BBC News in "Health"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Health"
New post from BBC News in "Latin America"
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Latin America"
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Select a trigger the automation will use
Cell updated in workbook
New post from BBC News in "Africa"
New post from BBC News in "Asia"
New post from BBC News in "Business"
New post from BBC News in "England"
New post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
New post from BBC News in "Europe"
New post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
New post from BBC News in "Health"
New post from BBC News in "Latin America"
New post from BBC News in "Middle East"
New post from BBC News in "Northern Ireland"
New post from BBC News in "Politics"
New post from BBC News in "Science & Environment"
New post from BBC News in "Scotland"
New post from BBC News in "Technology"
New post from BBC News in "Top Stories"
New post from BBC News in "UK"
New post from BBC News in "US & Canada"
New post from BBC News in "Wales"
New post from BBC News in "World"
New row added to workbook
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add row to workbook
Update cell in workbook
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About BBC News
BBC.com is an online news platform owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It provides a wide array of content including national and international news, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, health, business, and travel information. The site also offers audio-visual content such as live streaming of BBC channels and radio programs, catch-up TV services, on-demand video content, and archived clips.
About Microsoft 365 Excel
Microsoft 365 Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program used for organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data. Leverage its capabilities to manage finances, track projects, and perform complex calculations with ease. Connect Microsoft 365 Excel to IFTTT to automate data entry, generate reports, and trigger actions based on spreadsheet changes. Optimize your data workflows and enhance productivity across your personal and professional tasks.