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I have a folder with a large number of files in it in Windows XP. I need to create a text list of all the file names in a Word document. Is there any easy way to do this? Or am I stuck typing them all out?
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Start->run
Type in "cmd" to launch the command prompt
Navigate to the directory the document is in...(use the "cd" command to change directories; eg: cd "My Documents" -- note, files/directories with spaces in them are enclosed in quotes). If you need help with this let me know.
Once you're in the directory with the files you want, type:
If you want it to list only Word Docs:Code:dir /B
Then right click on the screen, select "Mark" so you can select the text you want to copy. Then select the text you want to copy, and right click.Code:dir /B *.doc
Then paste in Word."The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Can't you do something like "dir > foo.txt"?(\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
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Do you really think foo.txt is a Word Doc?
Yes, you can pipe the output to a plaintext file if you would like. That's a dumb idea if he wants it in a Word Doc.
/shoo"The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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Unless, of course there are many files and copy/pasting the names one cmd screen at a time is too tedious
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Gee, converting text to a word doc is just way too complicated.
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So many jackasses, so little time.
I'll upload (App) ListMaker 3.2. Go get it.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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For instance, if you want to make a list of your filed MP3's, will Word do it? I don't think so. At least not neatly.
(App) ListMaker 3.2 will.
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SlowwHand's Albums
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D:\SlowwHand's Music\38 Special - Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1980)\
D:\SlowwHand's Music\60's Top 25 Singles\
D:\SlowwHand's Music\Aaron Neville - The Very Best of Aaron Neville (2000)\
D:\SlowwHand's Music\Ace Moreland - Keepin' A Secret (1996)\
and on and on.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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Variety. I need to copy back a lot of classic rock from cd.Last edited by SlowwHand; June 2, 2006, 09:34.Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
"Hating America is something best left to Mobius. He is an expert Yank hater.
He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ BraindeadComment
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Thanks for the tips, guys. I'll try again when I'm back at work on Monday.
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I like chocolate cake.“As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
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