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    Copy text out of a book into a word document

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mechrock, Sep 1, 2009.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I know there is a device that will allow me to scan text out of a book into a word document. Can someone help me find what it's called. I can't seem to find it on google.
     
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    Mastershroom wat

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    A scanner?
     
    Mastershroom, Sep 1, 2009
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  3. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Well if I can use a flatbed scanner what program could I use to turn the scanned image into text?
     
    mechrock, Sep 1, 2009
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    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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  5. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah that is the type of software I'm looking for. Now I jsut have to find freeware.
     
    mechrock, Sep 1, 2009
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  6. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I think simplecopier does it
     
    Clutch, Sep 1, 2009
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  7. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    No, I need something where it can rip the text to beable to copy and paste where ever I want.
     
    mechrock, Sep 1, 2009
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  8. Clutch

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    Yes I think it can do that. I remember doing that with that program years ago.
     
    Clutch, Sep 1, 2009
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