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title: How do I use Zapier Formatter? | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: Convert submission data into different formats before sending it somewhere else in Zapier.
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How do I use Zapier Formatter?
### Integrations

If you've ever needed to:

 - Search for data
 - Modify field data
 - Modify field formats

for data sent to and through Zapier, then Zapier's Formatter is a great tool for the job.

Check out Zapier's documentation on [formatting data in Zaps](https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496212590093-Get-started-with-Formatter) for more specific information on exactly how you'll achieve that within your Zaps.

### Alternatives

You may be able to use a calculation field in Paperform to format or otherwise transform your data before it is sent to Zapier. Review our [Calculations Guide](https://paperform.co/help/articles/calculations-guide/) to get started.

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