To merge multiple Word documents, three methods can be adopted: First, use Word's built-in "insert" function to suit documents with a unified format and a small number of them; second, copy and paste and select "Retain text" to avoid format conflicts, which is suitable for situations where typesetting needs to be flexibly controlled; third, use third, use third-party tools such as Power Automate, WPS Office or online tools to achieve batch processing, which is suitable for frequent merging of large amounts of documents. Each method has its own applicable scenarios and should be selected according to actual needs.

If you have multiple Word documents that need to be merged into one, the operation is actually not complicated, but the key is to choose the right method to avoid confusion in format or loss of content.

Merge directly using Word built-in features

The easiest way is to use Word's own "insert" function. Open a new or main document and insert the other documents in turn:

• Click Insert > Object > Text from File
• Select the document you want to merge (multiple selections)
• Click "Insert" and it will be automatically added to the current document.

This method is suitable for documents with a unified format and a small number of documents. Be careful to back up the original file in advance to prevent the formatting from being messed up after insertion.

Use copy and paste to more flexible control

If the formats between documents are inconsistent, or you only want to merge some of the content, then using copy-paste will be more flexible:

1. Open two documents, one as the main document, and the other is the source file where you want to copy the content
2. Select the required content, press Ctrl A to select all, and then Ctrl C to copy
3. Switch to the main document, click the position you want to insert, press Ctrl V to paste
4. You can use "Reserve Text" in "Paste Special" to avoid format conflicts

Although this method has a little more steps, it can give you better control over the layout and paragraph structure.

Batch processing with third-party tools

If you often need to merge large amounts of Word files, manual operation is too cumbersome, you can consider using some gadgets to improve efficiency:

• Microsoft Power Automate : You can set up automated processes and merge multiple Word files in one click
• WPS Office / PDFelement / Docx Merge Tools : These software support batch merging Word documents, and some also provide preview functions
• Online tools such as Smallpdf or ILovePDF also provide the function of merging Word, which can generate an integrated document after uploading.

However, it should be noted that when using online tools, try to avoid sensitive content and avoid privacy leakage.

Basically these are the methods. Which method is more suitable for you depends on the number of documents, format complexity, and whether you pursue efficiency or fine control.

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