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Some Mystery Issues Blocking Publishing Formatter

  • November 5, 2025
  • 3 replies
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Hi Community,
I’m Julz, and new on Zap.
I’m currently on a 14-day Pro trial, using Zapier Learn to practice on Workflow and Automation.
I’m working on a multi-step Zap - Capture, Categorize, & Route. While at the 3rd step, which is to extract  company’s website using Formatter, I followed the demo and did everything right, but the Publish button is blocked, supposedly, due to some issues in the other steps that I must fix.  

However, I have gone through the two other steps multiple times, and I can’t find any issues.

Please, can anyone help me with some clarification on the issues could be and how to resolve them? 

Or could being on a free trial be the hindrance?

Thanks.

3 replies

Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • November 5, 2025

Hi ​@Lady_Julz-Zaps 

A Formatter step can NOT be the last step in a Zap.

 

For us to have more context about what you are referring to, post screenshots showing how your Zap steps are outlined.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Authorized Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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  • Lady_Julz-ZapsBeginner
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  • November 8, 2025

Hi ​@Troy Tessalone 

Thanks so much for your reply.

I didn’t realize at the time, that I was supposed to just add the next step, because up until then, I’d just click Publish to take me to the next step. 

I appreciate your response.

IsabellaThomas345
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Hi Julz! In Zapier, the Publish button can be blocked if any previous step isn’t fully configured or tested, even if it looks fine. Try running a Test on each step individually—sometimes hidden errors (like missing sample data) prevent publishing. Being on a trial usually isn’t the issue, but make sure your sample data is valid and all required fields are filled. That usually resolves the problem.


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