Scanning to edit

hp8600 all in one printer, i would like to scan a doc to my computer so that i may edit it , my windows 8 laptop shows only pdf scan options, is there a way to upgrade or do ihave an another option

Hi hh5701, and welcome to the HP Forums!
I see you are having issues with editable text.  I would like to help.
If you do not already have the OCR software installed, I would recommend doing that: OCR Application.
I would also ensure when selecting which file type to scan as, you select "searchable PDF".
Please let me know how that goes.  Thanks for posting on the HP Forums!
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    Hi @mid13078,
    Welcome to the HP Forums!
     I see that you cannot scan in editable text mode, and I am happy to help!
    For further assistance, I will need to know the following:
    The Product/Model Number of your printer. Follow instructions in this link. Finding Your HP Product Model Number.
    If you are using a Windows or Mac Operating System, and the version number. To find the exact version, visit this link. Whatsmyos.
    If the printer is connected, Wireless, Ethernet, or USB.
    If you are using the HP Software to scan or a Third-party program.
    Please see this post, Want Good Answers? Ask Good Questions, by @Bob_Headrick, so you can get the most out of these forums.  
    Hope to hear from you soon!
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    Hi,
    Please use the following instructions:
       http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/word-help/scan-a​nd-edit-a-document-HA010254879.aspx
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    BH
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    Hi,
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    Office 2003:
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    Regards,
    Shlomi
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