When you’re stuck with only a printout of a long document and need to make changes, retyping the entire file can waste hours. If you have either a scanner or a microphone, however, a few alternatives become available. With a scanner, an optical character recognition utility can convert a scan into an editable file. With a mic, your computer can take dictation. Although far faster than typing, neither method works perfectly, so always check your document for errors before sending it off. Writer Bio
