how can I pick and choose paragraphs from different docs (maybe just one big one) into one

[pierre86]

Hello

I have about 20 word documents, where I pick and choose (copy paste) one or two paragraphs from different documents and combine them into a new document.

I was thinking combining the 20 word documents into one (although scrolling down would be a bit much), and have check boxes next to each paragraphs. Select the ones I need and click a button to insert my selection into a new document.

Am using Word 2007

All these files are on a shared drive and I don't think I could have executable files saved in there. Macros would be ok.

Am open to suggestion like using Excel, even PowerPoint if somehow it could be used.

Thank you
Pierre

[macropod]

Hi Pierre,

If you're using Word 2007 or later, I'd suggest creating custom Quick Parts for the paragraphs you want. Then it simply becomes a matter of choosing which paragraphs you want from the Quick Parts. See:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/wo...010370568.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/wo...010214071.aspx

[pierre86]

Thank you Paul, this looks like it will do exactly what I need.

Have a good day
Pierre