Scanning with Microsoft Office Lens

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Last updated: Jul 13, 2022 by Shashank Naik
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No Scanner? No problem. Microsoft Office Lens allows you to scan documents and objects using your smartphone.

How to Scan with Lens

  1. Download Office Lens from the App Store (Or Play Store on your Android Phone).
  2. Open Lens and use your camera to take a photo of the document or item you wish to use. The red lines will adjust to the edges of the item.
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  3. Tap Done and send the photo/document to the app of your choice(you may need to install and/or sign into the additional apps on your device to share).


Microsoft Description:

Office Lens trims, enhances, and makes pictures of whiteboards and docs readable. You can use Office Lens to convert images to PDF, Word and PowerPoint files, and you can even save images to OneNote or OneDrive. Office Lens is like having a scanner in your pocket. Like magic, it will digitize notes from whiteboards or blackboards. Always find important documents or business cards. Sketch your ideas and snap a picture for later. Don't lose receipts or stray sticky notes again! By installing the app, you agree to these terms and conditions: http://aka.ms/olenswindowsterms. Scenarios: - Capture and crop a picture of a whiteboard or blackboard and share your meeting notes with co-workers. - Make digital copies of your printed documents, business cards, or posters and trim them precisely. - Printed and handwritten text will be automatically recognized (using OCR), so you can search for words in images and then copy and edit them.