Merging from Google Docs
Merging Google Docs

Merging Google Docs

This page explains how to merge multiple documents directly from within the Google Docs window using Merge Docs Pro.

Launching the Merge Docs Pro Add-on

To merge multiple Google Docs, Word, HTML, Markdown, or other supported formats into one document, launch the Merge Docs Pro add-on from the Extensions menu:

Extensions → Merge Docs Pro → Merge Multiple Docs into One

The Merge Docs Pro extension dialog will be displayed as shown below:

Merge Docs Window

Merge Destination

In the Merge Destination section, choose where to merge the documents:

  • Merge into current document: Adds merged content to the document you’re working in.
  • Merge into a new Google Doc: Creates a new document for the merged content. Additional options:
    • Add current document contents at the beginning: Adds the current document’s content at the start.
    • Add current document contents at the end: Adds the current document’s content at the end.
    • Don’t add current document contents: Merges only the selected documents, excluding the current one.

Merge Options

In the Merge Options section, customize how the documents will be merged:

  • Add page break before each merged document: Inserts a page break between merged documents.
  • Save merged document as Word: Downloads the merged file as a Word document.
  • Save merged document as PDF: Downloads the merged file as a PDF.
  • Auto download output files: Automatically downloads the merged file after processing.

Merging Google Docs or Files from Google Drive

To merge Google Docs or other files available in Google Drive:

  1. Click on Select Google Docs or Drive Files and Merge.
  2. The Google File Picker will open. Select all the documents you want to merge. You can hold the Ctrl key (or Command on Mac) to select multiple files at once.
  3. Once you’ve selected the files, click OK in the File Picker.

After clicking OK, the selected files will be automatically processed and merged according to the options you specified in the Merge Destination and Merge Options sections.

  • If you’ve chosen Merge into current document, the merged content will appear in the document you're currently working in.
  • If you selected Merge into a new Google Doc, a new document will be created in your Google Drive with the merged content.
  • Any additional options, such as adding page breaks or saving the document as a PDF or Word file, will be applied automatically.

Once the merging process is complete, you’ll either see the merged document in the current window (for current document merges) or find the new document saved to your Google Drive. If Auto download output files is enabled, the merged file will be downloaded directly to your device as soon as the merge is complete.

Merging Local Files

To merge files stored on your local device:

  1. Click on Select Local Files and Merge.
  2. Your device’s file picker will open. Navigate to the files you wish to merge and select them. Again, you can hold Ctrl (or Command on Mac) to select multiple files at once.
  3. After selecting the files, confirm your selection.

The add-on will automatically process and merge the selected files based on your chosen settings. If you’ve set Auto download output files, the merged document will be automatically downloaded to your device once the process is finished.

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