Hey everyone,
I’m working on a big project and I’ve got a ton of Google Docs files that I need to put together. There are about 100 of them! I tried just copying and pasting everything, but it’s taking forever. Plus, I noticed that the comments don’t come along when I do that.
Does anyone know if there’s a quicker way to combine all these docs into one big file? It would be awesome if I could keep the comments too. I’m not super tech-savvy, so any easy-to-follow tips would be great.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Using the Google Docs API can automate merging multiple documents, combining formatting and comments effectively. Although it requires some coding, there are detailed tutorials available. In my experience, a practical alternative is to use Google Sheets as an intermediary by listing all document links and then employing a script to consolidate content into one master document. This approach provides a balance between automation and ease of use for those less versed in programming, and it can help streamline managing a large project.
i found a cool trick for this! try copy-doc addon in google docs. it lets u merge docs super fast and keeps comments. just install it, pick ur docs, and bam! one big file. way easier than copy-paste. good luck with ur project!
I’ve been in your shoes before, and I completely understand the challenges of combining multiple docs. One method that worked for me was using Google Apps Script. By organizing your documents into one folder and setting up a script to loop through each file, you can merge the content while keeping the comments intact. It takes a bit of initial setup, but it saves a lot of time in the long run. I also explored some add-ons in the Google Workspace Marketplace which offer a more user-friendly approach if scripting is not ideal. Just be sure to back up your files before making any major changes!