Scan and fill out forms - how it works
This guide shows you how to scan forms and fill them out on a PC.
Scan the form correctly
First you have to scan your form so that you can then edit it.
- Place the document face down on your scanner.
- For older models it is advisable to put a white sheet of paper behind it.
- Follow the instructions of your scanning software and save the scanned document as a PDF file.
- Make sure that everything is clearly legible and displayed correctly.
- Note: Many authorities already put documents online as PDF on their homepage. Check this before you scan your document.
Fill out the scanned form
Once you have scanned your document, simply fill it out with the appropriate software.
- With the right programs, you can change the text in PDF documents and add new ones.
- For example, import the PDF into Libre Office. Here, too, edit these and enter everything in the required fields.
- You can also make changes to the PDF file with the Nitro PDF Reader.
