How to Merge Documents in Microsoft Word
Open the Word document you want to merge into.,Click in the place where you want to insert the next document.,Click on Insert in the menu bar.,Click on File… near the bottom of the drop-down.,Select the document you want to merge into the open Word...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Word document you want to merge into.
To do so, double-click on the blue app that's shaped like or contains a "W," click on File, click on Open…, and select the document. ,,,,, The new document will be merged into the open Word document in the location you click on.
Word documents and most RTF documents will retain their original formatting when merged.
Results will vary for other types of files.
Repeat these steps for each document you want to merge. -
Step 2: Click in the place where you want to insert the next document.
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Step 3: Click on Insert in the menu bar.
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Step 4: Click on File… near the bottom of the drop-down.
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Step 5: Select the document you want to merge into the open Word document.
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Step 6: Click on Insert.
Detailed Guide
To do so, double-click on the blue app that's shaped like or contains a "W," click on File, click on Open…, and select the document. ,,,,, The new document will be merged into the open Word document in the location you click on.
Word documents and most RTF documents will retain their original formatting when merged.
Results will vary for other types of files.
Repeat these steps for each document you want to merge.
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