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Merge Text Files

Joins several text files into one new text file in natural filename order.

Illustration · Several inputs, one result

At a glance

Input
Select at least two supported local text files in File Explorer.
Selection
At least 2 items
Result
Joins several text files into one new text file in natural filename order. Source files stay unchanged.
Before it runs
You see the options and a preview first.
Pack
Data tools · Included in the full edition

How it works

  1. Select at least two supported local text files in File Explorer.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type “Merge Text Files”.
  3. Choose no separator, a blank line or filename headers between files and review the natural filename order.
  4. Start the action and check the result.

A practical example

Combine numbered text exports into one document.

All actions in Data tools →
Merge CSV FilesCombines rows from several CSV or TSV tables into one new CSV, matching columns by their headers.Convert CSV to JSONConverts rows from CSV or TSV into a new JSON file for use in scripts and data imports.Convert CSV to MarkdownTurns a CSV or TSV table into a Markdown table in a new .md file, ready for documentation.Convert CSV to SQLCreates a .sql file with INSERT statements from CSV or TSV data; it does not connect to a database.Convert CSV to Excel FileCreates an Excel workbook from each CSV or TSV file without requiring Microsoft Excel.Format JSONCreates an indented JSON copy so nested objects and lists are easier to read.