Scanning a form for text editing

What to use?

[Compworld]

Hi,

I need to scan in a form that I use, but I need to edit the form in word or something. What program should I use for this task? I had tried a regular scan for text and graphics, but that didn't work very well.

Thanks,

CompWorld

[Ryan8720]

Why exactly do you need to scan the form? Edit in word? You mean Microsoft Word? I'm not really understanding your question.

[Compworld]

Hi,

I have an HP scanner, and I need to scan a form in, and then edit it in Microsoft Word or some other word processing program. I tried the software that came with the scanner, but it doesn't scan the form properly. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

CompWorld

[skipfactor]

I tried the software that came with the scanner, but it doesn't scan the form properly.

I assume you're trying OCR on it. OCR usually takes more time to correct than starting from scratch.

Any suggestions?

I would reconstruct it by hand.

[Compworld]

Hi,

I was finally able to get a decent picture of the form scanned into a doc file. But it will not let me type on it. Is there a program or way to type on pictures in either Microsoft Word or any other program? Its like a customized spreadsheet.

Thanks,

CompWorld