Word docs

Overdrive or OneDrive?

Be wary of using the Master Document feature.

• Master Documents "Feature" in Microsoft Word

Editing subdocuments when in Master Document form is reported to result in corruption, sometimes of parts that are not even open.

Not quite sure on 'overdrive' btw, may consider below in view of rewriting & consolidating Word Docs

Step 1: Gather All Your Docs

• Put all your Word files into one folder.
• Rename them clearly (e.g., “Topic_A.docx”, “Topic_B.docx”) to make sorting easier.

Step 2: Use Word’s Master Document Feature 

• Open a new Word doc.
• Go to View > Outline.
• Use Insert > Subdocument to pull in your other docs.
• This lets you manage multiple files as one big document.

Step 3: Rewrite Efficiently

One of them is Copilot in Word: If you have access, you can ask it to rewrite sections for tone, clarity, or brevity.

Step 4: Consolidate Content

• Copy and paste rewritten sections into a new master document.
• Use Headings to organize sections.
• Add a Table of Contents via References > Table of Contents.

Step 5: Final Polish

• Run Spelling & Grammar check.
• Use Read Aloud (Review tab) to hear how it flows.
• Export to PDF or share as needed.