Edit text in a scanned page

I have opened scanned pages in to acrobat X1 pro and cannot edit, it says its not editable text how do I scan it as an editable text

A scanned document is an image; there is no "text" to edit.
However, if there is text inside that image, it can be recognized using OCR in Acrobat.  After that, such text will be editable.

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  • Text Replacement in scanned page question

    I must be doing something incredibly wrong because I cannot get text to be replaced in a scanned OCR document. I am using Acrobat Pro 9.
    Before getting to that, let me ask this question: If I am scanning a document created using a readily available font like Times New Roman, why does Acrobat even bother using the scanned page for displaying text? It knows the text, the OCR was 100% accurate. Why not replace the 300 dpi scanned bitmap image with real, vector-based text? I don't understand that.
    OK, now to just trying to replace what amounts to fuzzy looking text with vector text. I've read how to replace text using Tools-> Advanced Editing-> TouchUp Text Tool where I select text, right click on it, go to properties and change the text. Here's what happens when I do that:
    First off, the defaults in the properties dialog are set to no fill and no stroke. Why is that? If you're changing your font, wouldn't you want it to show?
    After making a selection and closing the dialog, the text indeed changes, but the original, fuzzy text is there as well. And, as there are slight differences in font size, the page is virtually unreadable as it has the appearance of being printed twice with different alignments each time.
    This is, of course, quite useless. I MUST be doing something wrong.
    Of course, taking even this course of action is pretty frustrating, as the document I'm working on has many statements in bold, so doing a global font change isn't even practical. I really just wish acrobat would know that it can display vector text from the get-go, and forego the bitmapped text altogether.
    Thanks, I hope my frustration isn't too evident!
    Graham

    please delete me from your mailing list.  tks.
    Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:01:23 -0700
    From: [email protected]
    To: [email protected]
    Subject: Text Replacement in scanned page question
    I must be doing something incredibly wrong because I cannot get text to be replaced in a scanned OCR document. I am using Acrobat Pro 9.
    Before getting to that, let me ask this question: If I am scanning a document created using a readily available font like Times New Roman, why does Acrobat even bother using the scanned page for displaying text? It knows the text, the OCR was 100% accurate. Why not replace the 300 dpi scanned bitmap image with real, vector-based text? I don't understand that.
    OK, now to just trying to replace what amounts to fuzzy looking text with vector text. I've read how to replace text using Tools-> Advanced Editing-> TouchUp Text Tool where I select text, right click on it, go to properties and change the text. Here's what happens when I do that:
    1. First off, the defaults in the properties dialog are set to no fill and no stroke. Why is that? If you're changing your font, wouldn't you want it to show?
    2. After making a selection and closing the dialog, the text indeed changes, but the original, fuzzy text is there as well. It is as if there is a bitmapped image sitting behind my new, pristine text.
    This is, of course, quite useless. I MUST be doing something wrong.
    Of course, taking even this course of action is pretty frustrating, as the document I'm working on has many statements in bold, so doing a global font change isn't even practical. I really just wish acrobat would know that it can display vector text from the get-go, and forego the bitmapped text altogether.
    Thanks, I hope my frustration isn't too evident!
    Graham
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  • Editable text box on each page, but generated from Master Page?

    I want to create a blank text box that lives on the Master Page so that it shows up on each page in the document, but I then would enter custom text into the field on each page ( or just leave it blank).
    I know, I know, I can do simply copy a text box from one page, and paste in place on all subsequent pages... or set it up once on a page, then just keep duplicating that page... or some other work around. But simple as those work arounds are, I'd just like a blank text box show up automatically on each page as a master page item, then I can enter text as a see fit and not have to do any duplicating tricks. I've looked up a few tutorials, but none solve for my need.
    So I guess the real question is, does InDesign allow the content of a master page text field to be individually edited on the pages of the document itself?

    It's bet to NEVER use the override master page items command since it overrides ALL master items. That's like using a wrecking ball as a flyswatter. And you don't need to put random text in the frame either (especially since you said you don't want to use it on some pages, though it might be best for those if you create another master without the frame). To override any master object hold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) + Shift and click on it with the selection tool.

  • Is there MAC way (not PDF) to scan and edit text?

    ADOBE is a *****! Is there an apple way to scan in a typed page and then be able to edit it?
    I have a private typed out family geneology I need to update. Thanks.

    In order to edit text for a scanned document, the text needs to be converted from being an image to actual text after or during the scan process. This is known as OCR - Optical Character Recognition. There is no Apple application that has this. Both Image Capture and Preview only scan the document as an image. So you need an OCR application or an application like Acrobat Pro that has OCR facility. With your edited dislike of Adobe you could look at purchasing Abby Finereader which is very accurate. If you would prefer a free version, then you could try PDF OCR X, which is not as accurate as Finereader but saves you $110.
    Note also that some vendors include an OCR function with their scanning application. So depending on what scanner you have, you may have another free option.

  • Anyone having problems editing text on wiki pages in Workspace?

    I have had some serious issues when editing text on new wiki pages in my new Beehive workspace. First when I tried creating bulleted lists (with several or more items), after publishing the lists the text would all get tossed to the bottom of the page after publishing. Then I gingerly recreated the bulleted lists by running all the text together, then pressing Enter at the start of teach list item. This worked with some effort. But then when I tried editing my lists to update the information, the cursor would inadvertently jump to another place in the page, select some text, then my next keystroke would delete it. Even then, once I recreated all the information on the page, when published some of the text did not show up in the published version (it was still there in the editor).
    When I recreated the text and lists in Word files, then copied and pasted it into new wiki pages on workspace, the formatting transferred OK. But editing still creates problems. The Undo button will clearly cause problems, so I stopped using that, but I still am having serious editing issues. Any help appreciated.

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  • I have opened scanned pages in to acrobat X1 pro and cannot edit, it says its not editable text how do I scan it as an editable text

    I have opened scanned pages in to acrobat X1 pro and cannot edit, it says its not editable text how do I scan it as an editable text

    All scanners output one thing only -- an image, a picture of the stuff on the paper that was scanned.
    There is not "text". There is a picture of text characters.
    This image / picture can be brought into a PDF. What is in the PDF is still an image / picture of text.
    Open the PDF with Acrobat. Use Acrobat's OCR feature.
    If you desire to touchup some characters use the "ClearScan" OCR.
    (Review Acrobat's Help to resolve any questions on this.)
    Note that PDF is not a word processor file format and does not tolerate word processor like "editing".
    Use Acrobat to do touchups to characters and short character strings. Save As often.
    Be well...

  • I cannot edit text in a PDF created from scanning

    I am using Adobe XI, and I have created a PDF by scanning a document.
    When I do click on a paragraph to edit text, all the page appears selected, it seems to be an image. At that moment a message pops up saying: this page has not editable text or digitalized content. The editing tools are disabled, so I cannot edit text.
    If I do export a page to Excel or Word, I can edit text there, although there are some kind of data that is not converted properly (even when I have executed OCR).
    I have edited preferences, but I am not sure if I did it correctly.
    Thanks

    I am using Acrobat XI Pro on PC.
    Of course, I have done all the steps you mention,  but I wanted someone to confirm me if these setting values are correct in order to obtain the best results. I repeat the paragraph of my previous discussion that I want to clarify, just in case some of you can help me, mainly about optimization
    I digitalized the document from the scanner. This scanner is installed in the net, so I personalized the settings in Acrobat and I chose memory mode instead of native mode.
    Mode color: black on white
    Resolution: 600 ppp
    As you say in your mail, I understand I should choose ClearScan OCR not searchable just at this moment.
    Well, and what about the options of optimization?, JBIG2 (without lost)?, 4 CCITT?
    And filters?, I have: activated, low, activated, medium
    Are these values congruous or compatible?
    Thank you
    De: Phillip Jones [email protected]
    Enviado el: martes, 27 de noviembre de 2012 18:24
    Para: Suárez Suárez, Manuela
    Asunto: I cannot edit text in a PDF created from scanning
    Re: I cannot edit text in a PDF created from scanning
    created by Phillip Jones<http://forums.adobe.com/people/PhillipMJones> in Creating, Editing & Exporting PDFs - View the full discussion<http://forums.adobe.com/message/4877588#4877588

  • How scan a text document and save as editable text not image

    I have a new ENVY 5660 and a macbook pro running yosemite.  When I scan a text document and try to save it, I am only given a choice of image formats.  How can I save it as an editable text in pages or word?

    Hi , Welcome to the HP Forums! I see that you are wondering how to scan a text document, and save as editable text, and not a image, with your HP Envy 5660, on Mac OS X 10.10. I am happy to look into this for you!  According to your printer's specifications, it states: NOTE: Integrated OCR software is available only with Officejet 5740 and 8040 models. Which means, this software is not included with this printer. You might be able to perform this operation, if you are able to get third-party OCR software. Such as: ReadIris.  Hope this answers your question!  “Please click the Thumbs up icon below to thank me for responding.”

  • Editing text in scanned document (OCR)

    I'm a newbie, and I've tried my hardest to do this without asking for help, but could only get so far.
    I have PDFs that are scanned pages of text in boxes. All I want to do is edit some of the text. I'm able to activate OCR so that text is recognizable and selectable, but obviously this isn't enough to actually edit the text. I think a plug-in might help me, but the first one I tried didn't seem to work.
    In the end, I got one page done by opening the PDF in Photoshop and covering the old text with a white box and the new text. This is NOT ideal! Also, because this is nice and new, crisp text added with Photoshop, it stands out a bit from the unedited text which is slightly fuzzy because it is a scanned image.
    Free is always best, and I'd like to save money, but I can afford buying new software and plug-ins if I must. Is it possible to do what I am trying to do? If so, what version of Acrodbat do I need? If I need any extras, what should I get?
    Thanks in advance.

    Editing in this way is not really ideal. Anyway, you needed to do the OCR that created graphics and text. I.E., replaces anything that is recognized by the text and deletes the related image of that part. You would then need to check for the problems (the other step in OCR with Acrobat). Af ter that you may have a pretty good copy, maybe not. You should then be able to edit text, but probably with difficulty. The text boxes and such may not be setup for good editing. You might find it easier at that point to save it as a DOC file and edit in a word processor, even if you have a lot of repair to do. It should still be better than starting from scratch.

  • How can I erase the residual background text and images from the backside of a scanned page?

    How can I erase the residual background text and images from the backside of a scanned page?
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    I am trying to edit a scanned page (pdf file) by changing some words and erasing the background from the page that is showing through it since the paper is so thin and want to know which subscription to buy in order to complete these tasks?

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  • I have upgraded to Pages 5.0.1 and now I cannot print or pass along "comments" in the text of a document. I previously was able to convert the Pages document, with comments, to a "Word" document so that others could view the edited text. How do I do that?

    I have upgraded to Pages 5.0.1 and now I cannot print or pass along "comments" in the text of a document. I previously was able to convert the Pages document, with comments, to a "Word" document so that others could view the edited text. How do I do that?

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  • Can I Scan to editable text on HP Officejet Pro 8620 using the Apple Printer Driver 3.0?

    Can I Scan to editable text on HP Officejet Pro 8620 using the Apple Printer Driver 3.0?
    I had a very difficult time getting my new HP Officejet Pro 8620 functioning as well as it does now.  I just tried scanning something as editable text for the first time and it ended up being scanned as a pdf.  At one point in my various tries there was a note on the printer screen that I did not have the HP OCR software installed.
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    I do not, therefore, have the HP Scan application on my computer now which is where HP says its OCR software can be found.
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    Steve

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    I don't have an HP printer/scanner, so take this all with a grain of salt.
    If you can just install the Scanner utilities, that shouldn't affect the printer portion.
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  • I can't edit text in pages document

    I created a poster and now it won't let me edit text....help please?? ty

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    3. Is the full featured software installed for the printer?
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