I’ve been trying to figure out how to change the title of a Google Doc using their API. I’ve looked into the create, batchUpdate, and get methods, but I can’t seem to find a way to edit the title specifically.
The batchUpdate method lets me change the content inside the document, like adding or removing text, but it doesn’t seem to have an option for the title.
Does anyone know if it’s possible to update a Google Doc’s title through the API? I already have the document ID, but I’m not sure what to do next. Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated!
I’ve actually encountered this problem in a recent project. Although the Docs API doesn’t include a method for modifying the document title, I found a workaround using the Drive API. First, you need to ensure that your credentials include the appropriate drive scope, such as https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file. Then, by using the files().update() method with your document’s file ID and providing a new title in your metadata, you can update the title. A key challenge was configuring the right authorization, as being authenticated for Docs may require re-authenticating for Drive access. Additionally, the change might not be reflected immediately in the interface.
hey charlottew, i think you can use the Files.update method from the Google Drive API to change the doc title. it’s not part of the Docs API, but since Docs are stored in Drive, this should work. you’ll need the file ID and set the ‘title’ field in the request body. hope that helps!
I’ve encountered this issue before when working with the Google Docs API. The solution lies in using the Drive API instead. It is important to ensure that you have the necessary Drive API scope and that you use the Files.update method with the file ID, including the new title in the request body. Be cautious to update only the title without affecting other metadata. Also, remember that API changes might take a moment to reflect in the user interface. If you need guidance in a specific programming language or framework, additional details can be provided.