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I think this is very rare scenario. I have done merging two source file / text files in the past. But I've to merge two word documents(*.docx) files . Is there any tools(free/opensource) available ?

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Please note you're using Open Office as you said in the comments – Ivo Flipse♦ Oct 6 '09 at 18:29
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You can use WinMerge, which is free. It comes with a bundled plugin that allows you to compare 2 Word or Excel documents. If the plugin isn't fast enough you can try the xdocdiff plugin; it has support for the docx format.

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Cool... Never thought WinMerge can do that with plugin .. – TuxGeek Oct 6 '09 at 9:59
It's amazing how many "hidden" features the programs we use everyday have :) – alex Oct 6 '09 at 10:09
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You can use Microsoft Word to do this. In Word 2007 just select Compare on the Review ribbon:

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Here's a Microsoft blog entry with a bit more detail about how this works and some more screenshots.

The feature is also in Word 2003.

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Thanks for the clear solution , But I am using open office, But would like to compare those files from clients :) – TuxGeek Oct 6 '09 at 10:09
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+1 for the simple, built-in solution. – alex Oct 6 '09 at 10:31
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use Doc Merge .Doc Merge provides the quickest and easiest method for merging Microsoft Word Documents

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Thanks , But it looks like a shareware application. I am looking for free/open source app. – TuxGeek Oct 6 '09 at 9:57
Most of application for this kind of doc merge will be share ware only.. let see whether we able to find any free ware ;) – joe Oct 6 '09 at 10:00
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Microsoft Word 2007 comes with a feature to compare and combine Word files

There's also Araxis Merge, which isn't freeware but comes with a 30-day trial. Merge cannot compare 2 docx files, but it can compare 2 doc files, or you can copy/paste them in the comparison window

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