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Microsoft Tip of the Week:

Automate Repetitive Tasks with Power Automate Templates


If you find yourself doing the same digital tasks over and over—like saving email attachments, copying files, or sending reminders—Microsoft Power Automate can help you reclaim your time. Even better, you don’t need to be a developer to use it.


What Is Power Automate?

Power Automate is a cloud-based service that lets you create automated workflows between your favorite apps and services. These workflows, called “flows,” can handle tasks like:


Sending notifications

  • Moving files

  • Collecting data

  • Posting updates


Getting Started with Templates

  • Visit Power Automate

  • Click Templates in the left-hand menu

  • Search for a task (e.g., “Save Outlook attachments to OneDrive”)

  • Select a template and follow the prompts to connect your Microsoft 365 apps


Popular Templates to Try

  • 📥 Save email attachments to SharePoint

  • 📢 Post a Teams message when a new file is added to OneDrive

  • 📅 Send a daily summary of calendar events to your email

  • ✅ Create a task in Microsoft To Do when flagged in Outlook


Real-World Example

Let’s say your team receives invoices via email. Instead of manually downloading and saving each one, use a Power Automate template to automatically save attachments to a designated SharePoint folder. You’ll save time and reduce the risk of missing important documents.


⚙️ Pro Tip: Start with a template, then customize it to fit your exact needs using the drag-and-drop flow editor.


Need Help?

Our Microsoft specialists at CompleteMSP can assist you.


📞 Contact us today:

- Phone: 256-684-8083

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