Use Automator To Combine Text Files Into One File

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I am trying to combine the contents of selected text files in Finder into 1 text file, using the Services context menu and control-clicking on .txt files.

I have started a new Service Workflow in Automator, added the steps I think should work (see attached workflow file) and saved the file.

The problem is that the Services menu doesn't pop up when I have text files selected in Finder. It pops up when I have PDF files selected in Finder, but that's no help as the output file doesn't work.

Any ideas how to correct it so that it can work with selected text files?

Thanks in advance.

Ryan

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I'm trying to compile multiple documents into one document without having to manually copy and paste every page into a master document. I've looked into Automator, and I have found that the only command available there is to combine .txt files, and I am trying to combine .doc files. Is there a way to combine .doc files? I've been looking around for scripts to use but I can't seem to find anything that isn't Microsoft Word related; I use Libre Office, if that makes any difference.

If I can't combine .doc files, is there a way I can quickly convert them from .doc to .txt to allow Automator to combine them properly?

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