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Split of 70.000 words in a word 2016 file - Diviser fichier word
Thread poster: Manuella Lange
Manuella Lange Belgium Local time: 02:46 Member (2015) Dutch to French + ...
Aug 22, 2017
Hi,
I have a large file in a word document for a translation in parts. Therefore I need to divide the file in equal parts. Is there any software or procedure in MS Word that can do that automatically ?
I know that I can make x copies of the masterfile and then do the sorting out myself (crtl+B) plus suppression of the non needed texts but I find this cumbersome and subject to mistakes. So if there would be an "automatic" solution that is proven I am sure that a lot of u... See more
Hi,
I have a large file in a word document for a translation in parts. Therefore I need to divide the file in equal parts. Is there any software or procedure in MS Word that can do that automatically ?
I know that I can make x copies of the masterfile and then do the sorting out myself (crtl+B) plus suppression of the non needed texts but I find this cumbersome and subject to mistakes. So if there would be an "automatic" solution that is proven I am sure that a lot of us will enjoy it.
Thanks in advance for your reply. Manuella ▲ Collapse
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Tony M France Local time: 02:46 Member French to English + ...
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Older versions of word USED to have...
Aug 22, 2017
...such a feature, for splitting a document (and then reassembling it later!); there is also the 'master document' function which may be what you need; however, I don't know if these same functions are still available in Word 2016?
If you are splitting it for different people to translate, do perhaps consider how useful it is for a translator to be able to see the WHOLE document, for wider context and sometimes explanations; when I am asked to translate part of a larger docum... See more
...such a feature, for splitting a document (and then reassembling it later!); there is also the 'master document' function which may be what you need; however, I don't know if these same functions are still available in Word 2016?
If you are splitting it for different people to translate, do perhaps consider how useful it is for a translator to be able to see the WHOLE document, for wider context and sometimes explanations; when I am asked to translate part of a larger document, i awlays insist on this as a sine qua non. ▲ Collapse
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Tony M France Local time: 02:46 Member French to English + ...
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There are also file split / merge utilities
Aug 22, 2017
I don't know if one of these might help you? They are really intended for splitting very large files into smaller chunks, but would probably do what you need — except for the fact that of course splitting at file level will mean that the position of the splits at document level may be quite arbitrary.
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Abdullah Yetim Local time: 03:46 English to Turkish + ...
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