My boss tells me that nobody uses typewriters, to fill out forms, she says I should be able to scan them on my computer and do it that way.  I say no, and tell her what about carbon forms?  How is that done as well?  I need advice please!!
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Yes. Some businesses still use typewriters even though typewriters these days are electronic.  For instance, the company I work for uses one for making labels and typing on special forms that our big copier/printers can't handle.
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You say applications.  This, to me, means something that someone filled out, in pen, at the time, most likely.  In this case, I would be somewhat forgiving of both spelling and grammatical errors.  Do not get me wrong, it would drive *me* crazy, but one must look at this realistically.\n\nFirst of all, writing by hand is an art that is dying...I am a very good writer, but will make errors while writing by hand, simply because I don't do it an awful lot any more.  Do I line it out on my application or do I leave it alone and hope that the person reading doesn't realize it?\n\nSecondly, let us assume this person knows that they are a bad speller and a poor writer.  They aren't very well going to ask the H.R. person how to spell a word or how they would phrase something.  We could hope that this applicant would use resources available to him or her when writing something for 'business' reasons if they had to when they got into the company.\n\nHowever, while I would be forgiving of spelling and grammar--to a degree--I would not accept text message abbreviations.  These are unprofessional in any job setting.\n\nNow, if you are talking resumes, only the most MINOR grammatical errors and truly obscure spelling errors should be forgiven.  The reason being is this:  Let us assume that the person is brilliant, but a horrible writer.  We'll give them the benefit of the doubt here.  They should know this, and should put forth the effort to find someone who can spell check and grammar check for them.  This, in fact, speaks well of their ability to interact well with others (teamwork), their ability to problems solve, and knowing what resources they have at hand that can allow them to do a better job.  At very least they should spend the effort to try and find correct spellings and grammar in a book somewhere...to not put forth that effort indicates, to me, someone I don't want to hire.
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Yes, the first responder is correct. You need OCR software of some type..there is also software out there that can fill in forms.. You scan your form and the software lets your manipulate it so you can input your information. But get a basic OCR software.. If you want it for free, go to\nDrumbeat.com and try their free two weeks of file sharing.. Then put in OCR, and you'll get exactly what you need.
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Have her verify the characters.  sometimes they will ask you to do this if you are sending e-mail through a second source.  I have to do this when I'm sending e-mails to people when I'm working on research through Family Tree Maker.  The e-mails aren't sent directly from me initially.  Other times it will ask you to verify the characters just to make sure you are the right person or perhaps she typed in the wrong password.  If all else fails have her turn off the computer and restart. Good luck.
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The previous answers are wrong.   If your documents are truly scanned (that is, they are bit images of your pages, with text on them), you need OCR, optical character recognition software.  As far as I know, Adobe doesn't make this.  \n\nOmniPage is the name of one such program.  Before you buy it, make sure  it can read the format of file (PDF) that you have.\n\nKeep in mind that the process is not perfect and depends on the quality of the scanning that was done.   Even with very good scanning, the documents are likely to need some final editing to make them error-free.
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A few years ago, I did a comparison test between Office, OpenOffice 1.1.x, and 602PC Suite 4.x.  I'm pretty demanding in terms of formatting and what not.  I take time to make a document look nice so that requires alot of tricks (setting margins, setting blank lines to certain sizes, etc) but they are not overly complicated.\n\nI really wanted to like the alternatives but I was a bit disappointed that OpenOffice and 602PC Suite could open MS Office documents but their formatting was a bit off.  Some items were too wide or sizes were just not the same so I kept using Office.  I see that OpenOffice released version 2.0 so I may take a look at it again.\n\nAs a student, using OpenOffice would work because there's less of a need to share files to others.  You tend to create documents for your own assignments.  In the workplace, however, the gold standard is still MS Office.  If your report is sent to a manager or a resume is sent to a recruiter and the formatting is all funked up, that's gonna be one ding against you.
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you can get templates even from MS office downloads, or just go to the download sites of almost any GOV site. the templates are all over the web and are regulated so you just need to get it from any business template site. Dude they are all over the web, I don't know how else to say that. They are everywhere. Just look, even on consumer reports and better business practice sites.
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In order to be able to fill out PDF forms on the computer the person who created the PDF file would have had to actually create them as an electronic form. Unfortunately many people/organizations don't know how and/or don't take the time to do that...so you're stuck with the old fashioned method. When they do it correctly, you can just open the file in Adobe Reader and can click in the form fields.\n\nIf you want to create your own forms, you would need Adobe Acrobat Professional.\n\nI'm afraid I can't help with the other problem.
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HI why dont u use visual basic and try designing forms? \nuse ms access as back end.
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The problem you have is that your computer is running out of upload, so you cannot send your reply to another person. \n\nYou can imagine it like your torque converter in your car running out of torque. I would suggest you stop by your local CompUSA or Office Depot/Staples and purchase some upload refills. There is a company called Michael Hunt Inc, they make the best. Just ask for "Mike Hunts Uploads" and they should be able to help you out.
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Check out the Word Help File. In the table of contents, look for...\n\nWorking with Long Documents\n  Using Master Documents\n\nIt really should be required reading. I'm always amazed by the remarkably useful features in Word that no one ever uses. Document Revision Tracking anyone? ;)
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I also have created some form of a booklet, I understand how hard it is to find detailed information in which you can simplify and edit in your own words for someone else.\n\nI suggest you use a search engine to look up "common pc problems" and then use the answers to these for your booklet. As i said before, i have made one myself which i am emailing to you at the moment.\n\n(Please use a virus scanner to make sure the file is safe before use) \n\nGoodLuck
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Depending on how proficient you are with the software, you can use Word, Textpad or any other text editing software. As well you might choose Excel even. However, your best bet is (although it might be too late...) to take a course on Technical and Professional Writing. Your local community college should offer just such a course.\n\nIt's really not the 'tool' that will help you accomplish this; rather your understanding of the writing process (whatever form it takes: procedure, outline, et al.)\n\nI know this seems like a pet answer, and I'm not questioning your writing skills. Yet truly, if you plan on doing any professional writing, you should consider such a course. I am currently enrolled in one right now and the methods one learns are fantastic. \n\nOnce you learn how to write technically/professionally, it won't really matter what software you use. The best tool is truly the knowledge of how to do it.\n\nI really hope this helps.
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Typing in pdf is not handled by any specific software. The moment some one creates pdf, it is designed either editable or non-editable. So if the form is designed to be editable, you  can fill the form with normal acrobat reader. If it is not, no other software can make you fill the form.\n\n\nJust keep in mind, some pdf forms you can eter data but can not save, after enteringt data it ask you to take print as it looses all the information you type in, once you save it.\n\nHope it helps you.
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copies are indicted by the abbreviation "cc:" (for carbon copy, one of the relics of correspondence -- I am ancient enough to remember the blackened fingers from it!). However, how you list the names of people to be copied on the letter depends.  Alphabetical order is usually good, although pecking order may play a role, w/ the CEO listed first and underlings below in alphabetical order.  Lots of luck!
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well i dont really see how you could get a nice stencil using regualar computer paper, and then you might have to cut them out.\n\ni had to use some old time letters once for a project, and i found it easier to just open a word document, and make a very large letter in the font of my choice. you can use the outline thing to use less ink.\n\nless hassle!
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Works for me. Be sure that you have an up to date  Adobe Reader.\n\nThere are two forms to choose from. Links below.