Is it possible to creat a spreadsheet from a paper catalog?

[mikehende]

I have a paper catalog of products and pricing from a Distributor but at 100 pages and thousands of products I am first seeking an option to create a spreadsheet somehow by scanning each page of the catalog, is this possible in any way please? If not, any other options please?

 

[mikehende]

I found this great free and super easy software to convert from pdf to excel, just thought I'd share with you guys:

PDF to Excel Converter

Minor problem, when converted a few of the top rows were smaller in height than regular so I had to manually drag down the rows to expand them and so not equal to the rest, I searched the net for a way to make all cells or rows and columns the same size or back to regular but can't find an answer I am understanding, any ideas please?

 

[Smitty]

You can use Cells.EntireRow.RowHeight = 17.5

 

[mikehende]

Thanks, I highlighted all rows in the sheet and used Cells->Format->Autofit Row Height

 

[mikehende]

Ok guys, I scanned 200 pages of products directly into excel using Abby's trial version, as one of you told me, there are a few mistakes so I'll have to go through every page to see what needs editing. Regarding the OCR software which came with this printer Epson 840 [I'll look for the disc on the weekend], does it work like Abby Fine print Reader and scan directly into excel?

 

[alberttong]

I found this great free and super easy software to convert from pdf to excel, just thought I'd share with you guys:

PDF to Excel Converter

Minor problem, when converted a few of the top rows were smaller in height than regular so I had to manually drag down the rows to expand them and so not equal to the rest, I searched the net for a way to make all cells or rows and columns the same size or back to regular but can't find an answer I am understanding, any ideas please?

well, I just know such one useful blog for your reference: Free Online Product e-Catalogs Maker | XFlip Blog

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