Document.Merge method (Word)
Merges the changes marked with revision marks from one document to another.
Syntax
expression.Merge (Name, MergeTarget, DetectFormatChanges, UseFormattingFrom, AddToRecentFiles)
expression Required. A variable that represents a Document object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Required | String | The path and file name of the document with which to merge. |
| MergeTarget | Optional | WdMergeTarget | Specifies where to place the final merged content. |
| DetectFormatChanges | Optional | Boolean | Specifies whether or not to mark formatting differences. |
| UseFormattingFrom | Optional | WdUseFormattingFrom | Specifies which document to use for formatting in the merged document. |
| AddToRecentFiles | Optional | Boolean | Specifies whether to add the document in the Name parameter to the list of recent files. |
Example
This example merges changes from Sales1.doc into Sales2.doc (the active document).
If InStr(1, ActiveDocument.Name, "sales2.doc", 1) Then _
ActiveDocument.Merge Name:="C:\Docs\Sales1.doc"
See also
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