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        "content": "I%27m%20in%20MS%20Word%2C%20and%20need%20to%20merge%20a%20bunch%20of%20.rtf%20file%20into%20one.%20Describe%20using%20keyboard%20command%20how%20to%20do%20this."
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how to merge multiple `.rtf` files into a single Word document *using only keyboard commands* on Windows. (If you\u2019re using macOS, let me know and I\u2019ll adapt the instructions.)\n\n---\n\n### Steps to Merge `.rtf` Files via \u201cText from File\u201d in Word (Windows)\n\n1. Open Microsoft Word.\n\n2. Create a new blank document (if needed):  \n   `Ctrl` + `N`\n\n3. Place the cursor where you want the contents from another file to go\u2014usually at the end of the document:  \n   `Ctrl` + `End`\n\n4. Open the **Insert** tab using keyboard:  \n   `Alt` then `N`\n\n5. Once in the Insert tab, open the **Object** menu:  \n   `Alt` + `N`, then `J`  \n   *(In many versions of Word, Object is under the Insert tab, access key \u201cJ\u201d. If that doesn't work, you may need to use arrow keys to navigate.)*\n\n6. Choose **Text from File\u2026**  \n   `Alt` + `I` after opening the Object menu (or use arrow keys and then `Enter` to select \u201cText from File\u2026\u201d)  \n   This opens the \u201cInsert File\u201d dialog.\n\n7. In the file dialog, navigate to the folder with your `.rtf` files:\n   - Use `Tab` to switch between controls.\n   - Use arrow keys to move in file list.\n   - Use `Enter` to open folders.\n   - Use `Alt` + `D` to move focus to the address bar.\n   - Use typing to go directly to a path, etc.\n\n8. Select multiple `.rtf` files:\n   - Use arrow keys to highlight the first file.\n   - Hold down `Ctrl` and use arrow keys + `Spacebar` or `Enter` to select additional files.  \n     *(You must hold `Ctrl` to select more than one file.)* ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/troubleshoot/microsoft-365-apps/word/merge-word-documents?utm_source=openai))\n\n9. Once files are selected, press `Enter` to insert them into your document. Word will merge them in the order shown in the file list. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/nb-no/troubleshoot/microsoft-365-apps/word/merge-word-documents?utm_source=openai))\n\n10. If you want each inserted file to start on a new page, after inserting each file press  \n    `Ctrl` + `Enter`  \n    to force a page break before inserting the next. Alternatively, you can insert page breaks manually during step 8 or 9 by adding `Ctrl` + `Enter` in the document between inserted files.\n\n11. Save the merged document:  \n    `Ctrl` + `S`\n\n---\n\n### Quick Reference Table\n\n| Task | Keyboard Keys / Sequence |\n|---|---|\n| New blank doc | `Ctrl` + `N` |\n| Go to end of document | `Ctrl` + `End` |\n| Open Insert tab | `Alt` + `N` |\n| Open Object \u2192 Text from File | `Alt` + `N`, then `J`, then `Alt` + `I` _(or arrow keys + Enter)_ |\n| Navigate file dialog | Arrow keys, `Tab` / `Shift` + `Tab`, `Enter` |\n| Select multiple files | Arrow to file + `Spacebar` or `Enter` while holding `Ctrl` |\n| Insert files | `Enter` |\n| Page break | `Ctrl` + `Enter` |\n| Save document | `Ctrl` + `S` |\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me your version of Word (e.g. Word 2016 / Word 365 / Word for Mac), I can provide the exact access key letters, since they vary slightly by version."
    }
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