Make a scanned PDF searchable in a purchase order PDF
A purchase order is a header of addresses and terms over a table of items. Change the items, quantities and delivery details before you issue it, and keep the layout your supplier expects. Add an invisible text layer to scanned pages so you can search and copy them.
How to do it
- 1.Open OCR PDF.
- 2.Add the scanned PDF.
- 3.Download the searchable PDF.
What people change in a purchase order
- • PO number and date
- • Supplier and ship to addresses
- • Item lines, quantities and prices
- • Requested delivery date
- • Payment and delivery terms
What happens to the rest of the page
- • The scan image is kept as it is; the text layer is added on top.
- • Accuracy depends on scan quality.
Issue revisions, don't overwrite
If a PO was already sent, issue a revised one with a new number or revision mark so both sides know which is current.
Long descriptions wrap
Item descriptions wrap inside their cell and the row grows, pushing the rows below down evenly.
Questions people ask
+Does OCR change how the page looks?
No. The text layer is invisible.
+Can I add rows for new items?
Yes. Click a cell in a nearby row and use Above or Below.
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