PaperPort, commercial scanning software published by Nuance Communications, is designed to help users to organize digital documents and files. As a document management system, it is especially useful for working documents that have already been scanned. Scansoft PaperPort supports the stacking and unstacking of pages in documents, allowing users to break documents up into individual pages and to reassemble them into new PDF files. It also supports stacking and unstacking the document pages and also provides image editing tools for these files.
In version 11 of Scansoft Paperport, you can now assign a button on your scanning device to do capture using one of PaperPort’s custom profiles. Other new features include a capture assistant, high- compression color PDF creation (for files up to eight times smaller), and a tool called DesktopDelivery. This feature can, among other things, automatically monitor e-mail attachments and
network folders for new files, import any new files, and make them searchable. Scansoft PaperPort’s built- in All- in- One search tool and bundled Watson document/ Web search utility are great for quickly finding something in a long document without riffling through a stack of paper.
The new version 14 came out in august 2011. The software supports the active accessibility features of Microsoft Windows XP (32 bit, SP3 or above, Windows Vista (SP 3 or above) and Windows 7. Scansoft PaperPort 14 supports form controls that provide full access to the functionality required to input information and complete a form. It also allows the user to choose from a preset color scheme or to choose from a color palette provided by the host operating system. Scansoft PaperPort Enterprise documentation includes information about the accessibility features and options that are available in the program, customization options for the program, and a list of keyboard shortcuts for using program features. It supports the use of screen readers to access user interface information, and can also access Magnifier within the operating system Accessibility Options. Support for the inclusion of alerts, and the amount of time required to complete an action can be controlled by the document author.
Scansoft Paperport is a popular scanning and document management software application designed for home office use. Comprising of easy- to- use combination of traditional file cabinet and digital document desktop, it enables you to scan, organize, discover and distribute all of your files and pictures from your computer. Its version 14 (professional) is perfect for office workers and organizations of all sizes that wish to organize and share documents including PDF creation and its security, compressed PDFMRC, and network accessibility features in short perfect for business document productivity. Its 14 regular version is an entry- level version for occasional document scanning. It is ideal for students, home office and small business users alike.
Scansoft Paperport is useful to many organizations as stated below-
Health Care – Electronic Medical Records Management
a) Legal – Litigation Support and Case Management
b) Financial – Client and Tax Records, Auditing, & Compliance
c) Insurance – Policy and Claims Management
d) Real Estate – Property Records & Listing Management
e) Education – Electronic Classrooms, IEPs & Course Materials
