Hey everyone,
I’m working on a big project and I’ve got a ton of Google Docs files (about 100) that I need to combine into one big document. I tried the old copy-paste method, but it’s taking forever and I noticed that the comments aren’t coming along for the ride.
Does anyone know if there’s a quicker way to do this? Maybe some kind of add-on or trick that can help me merge all these docs without losing the comments? I’d really appreciate any tips or suggestions you might have!
Thanks in advance for your help!
hey there dancingfox, have you tried the ‘copy docs’ add-on? it’s pretty neat for merging docs and keeps comments intact. just search for it in the marketplace and give it a whirl. saved me loads of time on my last big project. good luck!
I’ve actually faced a similar challenge recently and found a great solution. There’s a tool called ‘Merge Documents’ in the Google Workspace Marketplace that’s been a game-changer for me. It allows you to combine multiple Google Docs into one, preserving formatting and comments.
To use it, just install the add-on, select the docs you want to merge, and it does the rest. It’s saved me hours of work and frustration. The free version has some limitations, but it might be enough for your needs.
If you’re dealing with sensitive information, though, be cautious with third-party tools. In that case, you might want to look into Google Apps Script. It requires some coding knowledge, but it’s a powerful way to automate tasks within Google Docs while keeping everything within the Google ecosystem.
Hope this helps with your project!
As someone who has merged several long documents, I suggest trying Google Apps Script as a customizable solution. This method lets you automate the merging process within Google Docs while still preserving comments. You would start by creating a new script project and writing code that goes through your documents and copies both content and annotations into a single file. Using this approach keeps everything inside the Google ecosystem, ensuring security and consistency. If you’re not comfortable with scripting, collaborating with a developer might be a good idea.