[Denise Brogan]

I need to print on a legal form that is paper-based. I don't want to
handwrite on the form and I don't own a typewriter! I can't figure out how
to tell Word where the blanks are, physically, on the page. Is there
software that can read a scan and convert it for me?

[finalword]

The only way I've been able to do this is to create the entire form in Word.
It is tedious and it takes some time. Using a ruler and tables you can
usually work it out.

Acrobat 9 may be able to take your form and create a PDF version that you
can work in.

"Denise Brogan" wrote:

I need to print on a legal form that is paper-based. I don't want to
handwrite on the form and I don't own a typewriter! I can't figure out how
to tell Word where the blanks are, physically, on the page. Is there
software that can read a scan and convert it for me?

[JoAnn Paules]

There is no easy way to do it. You are going to have to invest a bit of time
in that task so you need to ask yourself "Is it worth the time?"

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



"Denise Brogan" Denise wrote in message
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I need to print on a legal form that is paper-based. I don't want to
handwrite on the form and I don't own a typewriter! I can't figure out
how
to tell Word where the blanks are, physically, on the page. Is there
software that can read a scan and convert it for me?

[Mecalith]

This is a job for a paint program.
1. Scan to form.
2. Use a paint program to add the text.
3. Print the form.

If you add the text on a separate layer, you can print just that layer unto
the form. Try printing on a photocopy to see if the text aligns properly
before you print on the original.
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"Denise Brogan" wrote:

I need to print on a legal form that is paper-based. I don't want to
handwrite on the form and I don't own a typewriter! I can't figure out how
to tell Word where the blanks are, physically, on the page. Is there
software that can read a scan and convert it for me?