Is it not simpler to go to Insert>Object>Text from File?

Hi
As I said there are many ways to do the same thing. Finding one that suits your needs is often harder than the actual solution.
Try your solution and see if it works for you.
Bear in mind that if the formatting in the disparate documents is not the same as your main document then you may lose formatting.
Good luck.
Tony

You deserve a star and a biscuit........a big biscuit. using the >Object>Text from File way i kept the table format and details intact, marvelous.
many thanks to you, all all other members suggestions.