Scanning data into Exel

[mik1973]

I have some hard copy papers (containing figures which were produced in Exel) which i'd like to scan into my own exel work sheet. The problem i have is that the software which runs my scanner is pretty basic and will only let me save it as a word file or powerpoint application. Rather than type out all of the figures again, is there any way i can scan the document directly into exel (along with all the formatting) or via another application.
Cheers
Mick

 

[Tun]

Sorry to have to state the obvious but it has to be asked.

Have you tried a cut and paste from word to excel?

If you have, what went wrong/why does it fail ?

 

[mik1973]

I can load the information into word without a problem- only trouble is that it doesn't retain the formatting- you can't manipulate the figures- you can only view them.
Mick

 

[TheBramble]

Sounds like it's scanning into word as a bitmap. Not much use to you.

Have you checked out OCR software products? A quick Google produces a large selection.

 

[mik1973]

Hi Bramble
Thx for your reply- do you know of any free downloads which could help with this matter? I think your right about the bitmap- the information that has scanned into word is more like a picture or photo that has been scanned.
CheersMick