How to scan into Word 2010

A Code of Honour?

Well done Simon for producing a useful way of replacing a lost function.
Another lost function from both Word and the OS is the ability to import .pcx files.
These used to be ubiquitous graphics files. Although little used today, there are thousands of graphics .pcs libraries, and, of course, many original archive documents were scanned and saved as .pcx files.
It would be very useful if the .pcx graphics format could be re-integrated into Windows Explorer ( from XP onwards ) and also directly importable into Word documents.
Whilst there have been a few claimed kludges, with directions to import legacy graphics filters from, say, an old version of MS Paint, nothing works as it did up to 2003.
Perhaps there is a challenge here for PCPRO and its readers.
( brightonmb@gmail.com )

By specious on 24 Aug 2010

Scan Macro for 2007 & XP

Great idea, however there is a minor error when using Word 2007 & XP. There shouldn't be a pair of brackets after the command. The following macro seems to work:-

Sub Scan()
'
' Scan Macro
'
'

Word.WordBasic.InsertImagerScan

End Sub

When I invoked the macro for the first time, I found that I needed to untick the box "Add pictures to clip organizer" and then it works OK.

By pjajennings on 2 Sep 2010

Scan Macro for Word 2010

Thank you PC Pro. I am a novice user but found your instructions perfect and they worked!! Brilliant thought and sharing by you and your work is appreciated. Cheers for now... Marianne

By mjf3049 on 9 Sep 2010

It's slightly terrifying that it takes one line to scan the image and insert it into a document and ~20 to make the button on the toolbar. MS should maybe look at that.

By steviesteveo on 30 Sep 2010

WordScan Problem

I downloaded the WordScan add-in. It came as a zip file. I extracted the files. Clicked/installed the Setup.exe file, restarted. Clicked/installed the MSI file. Nothing showed up in Word 2010. I was expecting to see a Scanner button on the INSERT ribbon. What else do I need to do? Thanks.

By JHSJR on 21 Jan 2011

Word 2010 Scan problem

Hi Simon

I am having the same problem as JHSJR (21 Jan 2011). I have installed the wordscan add-in as instructed but I cannot find any scanner button. Need advise please. Many thanks.

By HopePhil on 18 Mar 2011

word 2010 scan prob

having the same problem as JHSJR (21 Jan 2011). I have installed the wordscan add-in as instructed but I cannot find any scanner button. Need advise please. Many thanks.

By sunny on 14 Jun 2011

MS Word 2010 scan problem

I am having the same problem as JHSJR (01 July 2011). I have installed the wordscan add-in as instructed but I cannot find any scanner button or add-in tab with it. Need advise please. Many thanks.

By jbl79705 on 1 Jul 2011

Word 2010 scan problem

I am having a similar problem to those above. Windows 7 64b, Office 2010 64b. Any help or tips would be useful.

By 750Duke on 3 Jul 2011

BForehand

I'm having the same problem as jbl79705 Scanner is HP5590. Please advise.

By BForehand on 23 Aug 2011

BForehand

I'm having the same problem as jbl79705 Scanner is HP5590. Please advise.

By BForehand on 23 Aug 2011

BForehand

I'm having the same problem as jbl79705 Scanner is HP5590. Please advise.

By BForehand on 23 Aug 2011

MSFrustrated

I also cannot find a button to scan directly after installing using Brother MFC 7430

By MSfrustrated on 30 Aug 2011

Where is the Scan Button

After running the EXE and bringing up WORD, I cannot find the SCAN button. What needs to be done to get the SCAN button viewable? Where is it?

By BigBird on 2 Oct 2011

still no reply?

I guess simon has left the desktop.. but if you are interested i found that windows photo gallery has some scanning functionality under the "File" button. regards stuart.

By usernamealreadytaken on 9 Nov 2011

much easier way to scan into Word 2010

alt + ips - use this command and the original insert scanned image dialogue pops up - exactly like in word 2003.

By GLENNMCBRIDE on 12 Jan 2012

Lmike

how do i see the responces to other comments

By Lmike on 31 Mar 2012

Another way

Hi, I had the same problem as above but found another solution. Create the following macro...

Sub Scan()
On Error Resume Next
WordBasic.InsertImagerScan
End Sub

I hope this helps

By JonGiger on 2 Apr 2012

@glennmcbride

I though the macro was cool, but your solution of alt + ips is way cooler for a keyboard addict like me. Thanks!

By srawcliffe on 12 Apr 2012

scanning in office 2010

we have canon ir3300 printer how can I scan in word 2010 using network scan gear

By ksingh on 24 Apr 2012