Subdocument split is adding a blank page to each document.

Question

I have a document that I need to split into separate documents. I am using the Heading 1 style to split the documents using the Master/Subdocument feature. Everything works great, the files split, they are named according to the Heading 1 style. The only problem is every one of the subdocuments it creates has a blank page appended to the end of it.

Am I missing something here?

Answer 1

Hi Sarney,

Please try Jim's solution as a workaround.

For your concern about this feature, we suggest you share your insights to our UserVoice. This is the best way to mark our products and services better for you and others.

Thanks,

Rena

Answer 2

Hi

I think a macro can come to your rescue. Here's a link to a question about how to delete the final section break.

Macro to delete last section of document | Microsoft ...

A macro could automate your entire workflow, and I recommend you investigate this option if you need to perform this repetitive task.

Answer 3

Rena,

Do I have to perform that action in each every subdocument individually? Is there any way to do the en masse? When I perform the split I am getting hundreds of documents and I do not want to have to open each one and do something.

Can do a find and replace on this section that is added?

Answer 4

"I am using the Heading 1 style to split the documents using the Master/Subdocument feature."

That's a disaster waiting to happen. See:

http://wordmvp.com/FAQs/General/WhyMasterDocsCorrupt.htm

http://www.addbalance.com/word/masterdocuments.htm

http://wordmvp.com/FAQs/AppErrors/CorruptDoc.htm

Answer 5

Hi Sarney,

When you split the subdocument, a new section break (next page type) is created.

You can open the subdocuments, and follow the steps in Delete section breaks in Word to delete the section break.

If you still have concern about this feature, you can click File>Feedback to post this. Thanks for any insight from you to make our products and services better.

Thanks,

Rena