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==Scan and edit a document-OCR (Optical Character Recognition)==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131116042700/http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14595/ocr-anything-with-onenote-2007-and-2010/ OCR anything with OneNote 2007 and 2010]. howtogeek.com. OneNote 2010 is included with all edition of Microsoft Office 2010 except for Starter edition. OneNote 2007 is included with Office 2007 Home and Student, Enterprise, and Ultimate.
*Microsoft Office Word 2007 instructions on how to [https://web.archive.org/web/20131116043220/http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/scan-and-edit-a-document-HA010254879.aspx?pid=CH100626141033 Scan and edit a document], from Microsoft Office Online.
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*This [http://hintsandechoes.wordpress.com/tag/spencerian-script/ blog] (hintsandechoes.wordpress.com) contains examples of the Spencerian script (used in the United States from approximately 1850 to 1925) and the later Palmer script
== Use transcription aids=====Use Photo Editing software to better define old handwriting===
*[https://familysearch.org/blog/en/consumer-professional-photo-editing-software/ Consumer vs. Professional Photo Editing Software] by James Tanner April 5, 2013 includes a [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/consumer-professional-photo-editing-software/#comment-27059 comment ] following the article, by Sherry Morgan, April 30, 2013 “I use photo editing software for documents as much as for restoring photos and one can do some decent work with a free program called [http://www.irfanview.com/ Irfanview]. It does have a learning curve, ... I use it frequently at our Family History Center after scanning microfilm or microfiche to clean up or an all over brighten or darken and contrast to better define old handwriting”. FamilySearch Blog
=== Use Voice Recognition or Dictation applications===
Voice recognition or dictation applications/software may be an aid if you are transcribing a document, or recording other information.
<br>A free application for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch is [https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/dragon-dictation/id341446764?mt=8 Dragon Dictation]. You may need to ensure the microphone option is turned on.<ref> Great War Forum thread [http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=174370&hl= Dragon Dictation - IPad, iPhone] (retrieved 6 June 2014)</ref> These mobile applications perhaps could be useful for recording information for cemetery transcriptions.
<br>Your computer may contain a "Dictation" or similar option. As an example, for Apple Macs, choose Apple () , then System Preferences, select the View menu, then choose “Dictation & Speech".<ref>[http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5449 Mac Basics: Dictation lets you speak text instead of typing] (retrieved 6 June 2014)</ref>
===Scan and edit a document using OCR (Optical Character Recognition)===
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20131116042700/http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/14595/ocr-anything-with-onenote-2007-and-2010/ OCR anything with OneNote 2007 and 2010]. howtogeek.com. OneNote 2010 is included with all edition of Microsoft Office 2010 except for Starter edition. OneNote 2007 is included with Office 2007 Home and Student, Enterprise, and Ultimate.
*Microsoft Office Word 2007 instructions on how to [https://web.archive.org/web/20131116043220/http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/scan-and-edit-a-document-HA010254879.aspx?pid=CH100626141033 Scan and edit a document], from Microsoft Office Online.
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==Copy Information from Full View Google Books==
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==Use the Virtual Magnifying Glass==
