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ABBYY FineReader 9.0 User’s Guide
Saving the Recognized Text
Recognized text can be saved to a file, sent to an application of your choice, copied to the Clipboard, or sent by e–mail in any
supported saving formats. You can save either the entire document or only the selected pages.
Important! Be careful to select the appropriate saving options before clicking Save.
To save the recognized text:
1. In the Text window, click the arrow to the right of the Save button and select the desired command from the menu.
2. From the drop–down lists at the top of the Text menu, select:
● Document saving format
● Saving options
● Exact copy
Produces a document that maintains the formatting of the original.
This option is recommended for documents with complex layouts, such as promotion booklets. Note, however,
that this option limits the ability to change the text and formatting of the output document.
● Editable copy
Produces a document that preserves the original format and text flow but allows easy editing.
● Formatted text
Retains fonts, font sizes, and paragraphs, but does not retain the exact locations of the objects on the page or the
spacing. The resulting text will be left–aligned.
● Plain text
Same as Formatted text, but does not retain font sizes.
● Options…
Opens the 3. Save tab in the Options dialog box, which provides additional options applicable to the saving
format.
Important! The available options may vary depending on the saving format you selected.
3. Click the Save button.
Note: ABBYY FineReader allows you to save the original images as well as the recognized text.
Converting Paper Documents into Microsoft Word Documents
ABBYY FineReader lets you convert your paper documents into Microsoft Word files in minutes.
Important! You must have Microsoft Word installed on your computer to run this QuickTask.
1. Start ABBYY FineReader.
2. In the Document window, check that the recognition languages selected correspond to the languages of your document.
3. In the Quick Tasks dialog box, select Scan to Microsoft Word.
The conversion process will begin, using the current program settings.
4. Soon, a new Microsoft Word document will open containing the recognized text.
To change the program settings, make the necessary changes prior to using this QuickTask.
Note: You can also get a Microsoft Word document by setting up and running each processing step manually.
Tip: When you install ABBYY FineReader, the program can be integrated with Microsoft Office applications to let you scan and
recognize a paper document from within Microsoft Word.
Converting Images or PDF Documents into Microsoft Word
Documents
PDF is commonly used to send documents by e–mail, publish them on the Web, and archive them. ABBYY FineReader can convert
PDF documents into editable Microsoft Word files.
Important! Running this QuickTask requires Microsoft Word to be installed on your computer.
1. Launch ABBYY FineReader.
2. In the Document window, select the recognition languages that correspond to the languages of your document.
3. In the Quick Tasks dialog box, select Convert PDF/Images to Microsoft Word.
4. In the Open Image dialog box, select the desired files.
The conversion process will begin, using the current program settings.
Note: If the PDF document is password–protected, the program will request a valid password.
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