Sometimes, you may need to turn a physical document into a digital file, either to keep a copy on your computer or send it to someone via email. If you have an all-in-one or multi-function printer, ...

So long as you have a built-in modem, you can use Windows Fax and Scan to send and receive faxes from your computer. Learn how to use this classic program along with alternative faxing methods.

Microsoft's document-scanning Lens app is no longer available for download. For basic scanning, try Apple Notes, Google Drive, or PhotoScan. For more advanced features, look at Adobe Scan or iScanner.