How To Merge Word Documents in One Click

The Quickest Way Is to Merge Word Docs With Smallpdf

With Smallpdf, you can merge Word files online without downloading any software or worrying about compatibility. The first step is to convert your Word files to PDF. You can use the “Save As PDF” feature in Word or drop them straight into our Word to PDF converter. Then:

1. Drag and drop your PDFs into the Merge PDF tool.
2. Choose between “Merge files” or “Merge pages.”
3. Click “Merge PDF” on the next page—done!
4. To download the file in Word format, click “Export As” and choose “Word.”

It’s also a great workaround if you’re trying to merge DOCX files quickly from different sources. No limits on how many files you can upload to our free Word merger. And no need to install anything. Just clean, quick merging without any fiddling.

If you’re working from your phone, the Smallpdf mobile app makes it just as easy. You can even snap a photo of a paper doc, add it to your digital files, and download everything as a single Word file.

And if you’re wondering about security, this is a secure Word merger. Every file transfer is protected by TLS encryption, and we automatically delete all documents after one hour. Your files stay private.

Here’s the Built-in Option if You Prefer Using Word

This takes a few more clicks but gets the job done.

1. Open the first Word document—a blank one works too.
2. Click “Insert” and then “Object,” which might be hidden under “Text.”
3. Select “Text from file.”
4. Choose your files, then click “Insert.”

On macOS, “Text from file” is simply “From File…”

Still want to update the originals later? No problem. You can use the “Insert as Link” or “Link to File” option when inserting the other documents. Any changes made to the source file(s) will now automatically update in the merged file too.

This works in Word 2007 and later on both Windows and Mac. Just watch out for minor formatting issues; sometimes section breaks, headers, or style settings don’t play nice. A bit of cleanup may be needed.

Why Would You Merge Word Documents?

If you’ve ever tried to copy and paste one Word file into another, you’ll know how things can get messy. Fonts go rogue, spacing shifts, and suddenly everything’s a mess.

Merging is the easiest way to combine multiple Word documents without risking formatting chaos when you’re combining contracts, piecing together school handouts, or wrapping up a multi-part report.

How To Fix Formatting Wobbles

Merging files can sometimes introduce hiccups, but not as much as copying and pasting does. This can happen when the files come from different templates. But don’t panic if things look a little off. There are a few easy fixes you can apply.

• If page numbers restart in weird places, try inserting a continuous section. Then, select the first faulty page number and head to Insert > Page Numbers > Format. Here you will find an option to “Continue from previous section.” That usually does the trick.
• If the headers and footers are acting up, double-click the header area and check if “Link to Previous” is enabled. Tweak as needed.
• If you’re seeing strange fonts or layouts, it might be because of style conflicts. Use the “Styles” pane in Word to tidy things up.

Something else to keep in mind is compatibility issues when working with old .doc or macro-enabled .docm files. You can prevent this by saving them as .docx first. And if your merged doc is going out to others, it’s worth running Word’s built-in Accessibility Checker under the Review tab. It’ll flag anything that might trip up screen readers or assistive tools.

Your Questions, Answered

Will tracked changes and comments come through when I merge?

Yep, everything comes along for the ride, including tracked changes, comments, and formatting from each file. Just know that if you’re merging feedback from multiple people, things might get a little crowded. You can clean it up by accepting or rejecting changes before merging or use Word’s “Compare and Combine” tools for a more controlled workflow.

Why did my formatting change after merging?

Word usually uses the formatting of the first file for everything else. That’s why your fonts, heading sizes, or margins might suddenly look different. After merging, open the “Styles” pane and make a few quick adjustments to get everything back on track.

Can I merge PDFs and Word files together using Smallpdf?

Absolutely. Convert your Word files to PDF, then upload them alongside any existing PDFs using the Merge PDF tool. You can also export the merged result as a new Word document if you need to keep editing.

Is Smallpdf secure?

Because of our security protocols and fast processing, millions of people use our platform every month to merge, split, compress, and convert their documents. All file transfers are encrypted with TLS, and we remove all files from our servers after an hour of processing. We take file privacy seriously.

Is there a limit to how many Word files I can merge?

Nope! Upload and merge as many as you like, and you can even reorder Word files before merging. If your final file turns out a bit too large to email or upload, you can run it through our Compress PDF tool before converting it back to Word.

Once your Word files are merged, you’ve got plenty of options. If you want to extract certain chapters or pages, you can split the file in seconds. And if you need to add highlights or notes, just drop it into the Edit PDF tool.

You don’t need to bounce between programs. It’s all right there with Smallpdf.

Merging documents shouldn’t be a hassle. If you’re already in Word, its built-in tools can work just fine. But when you want something easier, quicker, or a bit more flexible, Smallpdf’s got your back. It’s a cross-platform Word merger that works on any device, wherever you’re working.