How do you scan a file into word and retain the formating?

[Guest]

I have a number of files I created in word 2003 and printed. I now want to
scan the files back into my computer. In trying to use the ocr option it is
convert the tif file to a word document but it loses the original formating.
How can I scan the file into word in it's original format and still be able
to edit it?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

OCR software is not perfect. You're going to have to "fuss" with the
resulting Word doc. That's why I usually tell people they need to figure out
if it's worth the effort you're about to put into it. If it's a
once-and-done endeavor, it's not worth it unless you have absolutely nothing
better to do with your time. And if that's the case, stop by my home. I can
keep you busy. ;-)

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MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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[Graham Mayor]

You need better OCR software - Finereader is arguably the best. It will
retain the format - at least until you start to edit the document.

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