What conditions can I use?

You can use any field from your data source as a condition. DocsAutomator supports six condition types: equals, does not equal, contains, does not contain, exists (field has a value), and does not exist (field is empty). Each section can have multiple conditions.

Can I nest conditional sections?

Yes. A section can sit inside another section, and each keeps its own rule: the inner block shows only when both rules pass, and hiding the outer section removes everything inside it. Close the inner section before the outer one. For logic within one block you can also add multiple conditions to a single section, for example "show if" status equals "Active" AND region equals "EU".

Do conditional sections work with line items?

Sections wrap paragraphs and can surround tables or table rows that contain line items. Within rows, you can use line deletions to remove rows with empty values, and per-placeholder conditional rendering to hide individual fields based on conditions.

Can I hide entire pages conditionally?

Yes. If a conditional section spans an entire page (between page breaks), the page will be omitted from the output when the condition is not met, resulting in a shorter document with no blank pages.

What happens to formatting when sections are hidden?

When a conditional section is hidden, it's completely removed from the document. Surrounding content reflows naturally, and there are no blank spaces or empty sections left behind.

How many conditions can I use in one template?

There is no limit. You can use as many conditional sections as needed in a single template. Complex documents with dozens of conditions are fully supported and perform the same as simple templates.

Can I use conditions in headers and footers?

Conditional logic is applied to the document body content. Headers and footers in Google Docs are shared across the document, so conditions work best within the main body where sections can be independently shown or hidden.

Can conditions reference checkbox or boolean fields?

Yes. Checkbox and boolean fields work naturally with conditions. A checked/true value shows the content, while unchecked/false hides it. This is useful for flags like "Include appendix" or "Show terms" in your data source.

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Conditional Logic PDF Generation

Show, Hide & Style Content Conditionally in Your Documents

Generate complex documents that adapt to your data. Show or hide sections, apply conditional formatting, and create dynamic content — all without code.

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Key Benefits

Why teams choose DocsAutomator for Conditional Logic

Show & Hide Sections

Use {{section_NAME}} and {{/section_NAME}} tags to conditionally show or hide entire sections of your document based on field values from your data.

Named Sections

Name each section, like {{section_premium}} or {{section_eu_terms}}. Control visibility from DocsAutomator's section settings with show/hide rules based on any field. Reuse the same name wherever the block should repeat and one rule controls every copy.

Conditional Styling

Apply different formatting based on conditions — change colors, fonts, or visibility of specific elements based on your data values.

One Template, Many Outputs

Create a single master template that produces different document variants. No need to maintain multiple templates for different scenarios.

Condition Types & Syntax

Multiple ways to control what appears in your generated documents

Truthy Conditions

Use the "exists" or "does not exist" condition type to show content when a field has any value, or hide it when empty. The simplest way to conditionally include optional sections like notes or special instructions.

Flexible Condition Types

Conditions adapt to the field type: text fields offer equals and contains, number fields add greater than and less than, date fields add is after and is before, and checkboxes add is true and is false. Compare against a value you type, another placeholder, or any field from your data source. The same options work for sections, per-placeholder show/hide, and conditional styling.

Named Sections

Each conditional block uses {{section_NAME}}...{{/section_NAME}} tags with a name you choose. Configure show or hide rules in DocsAutomator's section settings. Use the same name in several places when multiple areas of a long document need to appear or disappear together.

Multiple Conditions

Add multiple conditions to a single section and choose how they combine. Require all of them to pass (AND), or show the section when any one passes (OR). For example, show a section only when status equals "Active" AND region contains "EU". No code required.

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One Template Instead of Ten

Conditional logic eliminates template sprawl

Without Conditional Logic

Separate template for each client type or region
Duplicate formatting changes across every template
Risk of inconsistencies between template versions
Manual process to select the right template per scenario
Template count grows with every new variation

With Conditional Logic

One master template adapts to any scenario
Update formatting once, applied everywhere
Guaranteed consistency across all document variants
The right content appears automatically from your data
Add new variants by adding a section — not a template

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Add Conditional Tags to Your Template

Wrap sections in {{section_NAME}}...{{/section_NAME}} tags in your Google Docs template. Each tag must be in its own paragraph. The content between them is shown or hidden based on your conditions.

Adding conditional logic tags to a Google Docs template

Map Your Condition Fields

Connect your data source and ensure the fields used in conditions are mapped. DocsAutomator evaluates conditions at generation time.

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Generate Adaptive Documents

Each generated document automatically includes or excludes content based on the record's data. Preview different scenarios before going live.

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Use Cases

Popular ways teams use Conditional Logic

Multi-Variant Contracts

One contract template for all clients. Show different terms, clauses, or pricing sections based on the deal type or client category. Teams have consolidated 10+ templates into one.

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Conditional Invoice Sections

Show discount sections only when applicable, include tax details for specific regions, or add payment terms based on client type. One invoice template handles all scenarios.

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Dynamic Reports

Generate reports that include only relevant sections. Show performance metrics for active projects and hide them for completed ones. Adapt the report format by department or region.

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Compliance & Legal Documents

Include jurisdiction-specific clauses, GDPR disclosures for EU clients, or state-specific terms for US clients. Conditional logic ensures every document meets the right regulatory requirements.

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Personalized Proposals

Show different service tiers, case studies, or pricing options based on the prospect's industry, size, or needs. Each proposal looks custom-crafted without manual editing.

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Advanced Conditional Patterns

Patterns that help teams consolidate dozens of templates into one

Combine multiple document types into one template. A single contract template can include separate clause sections for different deal types. The right clauses appear based on the deal_type field in your data. Teams have consolidated 10+ templates into one.

Include region-specific content like tax details, compliance disclaimers, or translated sections. Show EU-specific GDPR clauses for European clients, US tax requirements for American clients, or bilingual content based on language preference.

Use line deletions to automatically remove entire table rows when a field is empty. Combine with per-placeholder conditional rendering to hide individual cell values based on conditions like equals, contains, or greater than. Keeps generated tables clean and focused.

Wrap entire pages in conditional blocks to include or exclude them from the output. If a conditional section spans a full page between page breaks, the page is omitted entirely when the condition is not met. No blank pages left behind.