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Overview We need accurate copy typing of scanned book pages into Microsoft Word. This is straightforward typing work — no formatting design, no layout, no rewriting. What's on the page goes into the document, exactly as it appears. Volume: 500 pages Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) Source: Clear scanned pages (provided as PDF/images) The Text The source material is a religious book containing both English and Latin text. Critical requirement: accents and special characters must be reproduced exactly. The Latin text contains many accented characters (á, é, í, ó, ú, æ, œ and similar). These are not optional and cannot be skipped, substituted, or approximated. A missing or wrong accent counts as an error. Spelling must match the source exactly — including older spellings and unusual words. Do not "correct" anything. If the source says something that looks wrong, type it as it appears. What You Need to Do Type the text from each scanned page into Word Reproduce all accented and special characters accurately Maintain paragraph breaks as they appear in the source Mark anything illegible with a clear placeholder rather than guessing Keep page order and page boundaries clearly identifiable What You Do NOT Need to Do No design, styling, or layout work No proofreading or correcting the original text No image handling No InDesign or design software required — Word only Quality Standard & Testing Procedure Please read this carefully before applying. Submitted work will be verified against the source pages. First submission — if verification finds more than 10 errors, the work is returned to you for correction and resubmission. Second submission — work is verified again. There is no third attempt. If the second submission still exceeds the error threshold, the engagement ends and no payment is released. Accents, special characters, spelling deviations, omitted words, and skipped lines all count as errors. We apply this consistently and we are clear about it upfront so there are no surprises. If you are not confident about reproducing Latin accents accurately at volume, this project is not a good fit — and that's absolutely fine. Who This Suits Fast, accurate typists with strong attention to detail Comfortable with accented/diacritical characters Able to work steadily through volume without quality drift Reliable communication and honest turnaround estimates To Apply Please tell us: Your experience with copy typing from scanned documents Whether you have typed text with accents/diacritics before (any language) Your rate per page, and your realistic daily page output Confirmation that you have read and accept the two-attempt quality procedure above We will select a small number of freelancers for this work.
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Hi Aafreen, I can help you to do this copy typing project. I'd love to work with you again. I’m a detail-oriented Virtual Assistant with experience in data entry and document handling, with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Kind regards, Nurul
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Hi, I can accurately transcribe the 500 scanned pages into Word while preserving the English/Latin text exactly as shown, including accents, ligatures, original spelling, paragraph breaks, and page boundaries. I will mark unclear text rather than guess and perform page-by-page QA before submission. I have read and accept the two-attempt quality procedure.
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As an experienced lead generation and data research specialist, my work requires a laser-focused attention to detail - a skill that will be invaluable for your copy typing project. I'm well-versed in performing accurate high-volume data entry tasks and consistently providing top-tier results, which aligns completely with your project requirements. In fact, I'm very comfortable working with accented/diacritical characters, thanks to my extensive experience in data enrichment, cleansing, verification and particularly web scraping. Throughout my nine years in the industry, I have developed techniques to ensure maximum efficiency and error-free output, even under pressure. My commitment to quality mirrors yours - any inconsistencies or inaccuracies are rectified without delay. Lastly, being well-versed in advanced data mining techniques and having an analytical mindset allow me to constantly learn and adapt new skills relevant to diverse projects. These skills extend to my familiarity with Microsoft Word and handling scanned documents. Moreover, my transparent communication style will make sure you're always well-informed throughout the project. Given this profound similarity between your project demands and my vast skill set, I’m more than ready to tackle this challenge head-on thinking as if i was writing someone's destiny ||
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Affordable, Early Delivery. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★I hold a Masters degree which gives me the requisite background to handle writing from various subjects. I am a highly committed person towards my work. You can rely on QualityXenter for quality and consistency in writing. We never violate copyright rules. I have vast amount of experience in this industry since I am working from 2015 as a professional writer. I provide many modifications till to get your satisfactions. I have access to enough journals to use in your research project. I always produce quality work at VERY LOW RATES so, don’t worry if you have a low budget for your work, I will be very happy to make a new client like you. I am producing quality work for my clients including ARTICLE WRITING, REPORT WRITING, ESSAY WRITING, RESEARCH PAPERS, BUSINESS PLAN, TECHNICAL WRITING, MATLAB, THESIS, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE work ETC. Go through my profile link https://www.freelancer.com/u/qualityxenter
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Hi, I've read the full brief carefully, including the two-attempt quality procedure, and I'm confident I can meet your accuracy bar on this. To answer your questions directly: Experience with copy typing from scanned documents: I have hands-on experience typing from scanned PDFs and images, working page-by-page while cross-checking against the source rather than typing from memory or assumption — which matters most on a job like this where "close enough" isn't acceptable. Experience with accents/diacritics: Yes — I'm comfortable and precise with accented and special characters (á, é, í, ó, ú, æ, œ, and similar), and I understand these must be reproduced exactly, not approximated or normalized to plain letters. Rate and daily output: My rate is $[1] per page, and I can realistically deliver [60] pages/day without quality drift — I'd rather commit to a sustainable daily pace than rush and risk crossing your 10-error threshold. Quality procedure: I've read and accept the two-submission verification process. My approach to avoid rework: I'll self-check each batch against the source before submission, use a clear, consistent placeholder for anything illegible, and preserve paragraph breaks and page boundaries exactly as they appear — no silent corrections to spelling or wording, even where it looks like an error in the original. I'm ready to start with a small sample batch first if that helps you confirm quality before committing to the full 500 pages.
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Hi, I'd like to take this on. Being upfront against your requirements: Copy typing from scans: my background is software development (Angular/.NET), not professional transcription. What I bring is daily high-volume keyboard work and a habit of line-by-line verification — I've built OCR pipelines in Python, so I'm used to checking scanned source against typed text character by character and catching drift early. Accents/diacritics: no professional Latin transcription experience, but I work daily with Unicode text in code, and I'm comfortable with Word's Insert Symbol, AutoCorrect entries, and Alt-code/IME input for á, é, í, ó, ú, æ, œ, ñ and similar — including building a personal shortcut sheet before starting so speed doesn't compromise accuracy. Given your error threshold, I'd rather prove this than claim it: happy to type 2-3 sample pages unpaid first so you can check accuracy before committing to all 500. Rate: $0.30/page, USD. Output: 15-20 pages/day at this accuracy level — quoting conservatively rather than promising speed and slipping on quality. Two-attempt policy: understood and accepted as described. I'll keep clear page boundaries and mark illegible text with a bracketed placeholder rather than guess. Happy to start with trial pages whenever convenient. Fahad
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As an experienced academic writer and proficient typist, I am accustomed to working with large volumes of text like your Copy Typing Project. Throughout my 10+ years of experience in academia, my core areas of expertise- Writing & Research, Report Writing, Business & Technical Writing have required me to pay meticulous attention to detail and work with content in various languages—a perfect match for your project. Regarding the accurate reproduction you require for accents, diacritical characters and special Latin text, allow me to assure you that spelling and language accuracy are ingrained in my work style, especially in my role as a translator. I am not daunted by older spellings or unusual words as long as there is clarity on reproducing them exactly as they appear. Applying the level of precision and commitment needed for your project is something I take very seriously. I understand the strict two-attempt quality procedure you have put in place, and I am confident that my high level of accuracy will ensure we meet quality standards in the first submission itself. Consider inviting me to the project; together we can successfully transform these scanned pages into Word documents while preserving every detail intended by the original author.
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Hello, I understand you need precise copy typing of a religious book with accurate reproduction of English and Latin text, including all accented characters and special symbols. Here are my answers to your questions: 1. I have extensive experience copy typing from scanned documents, ensuring exact replication of text. 2. I've worked with accented and diacritical characters in multiple languages, including Latin, and can reproduce them accurately. 3. My rate is $X per page, and I can comfortably deliver Y pages daily. 4. I've read and fully accept the two-attempt quality procedure. Do you have a preferred method for marking illegible text, and should I maintain the exact spacing and line breaks as seen in the scans? Looking forward to your response.
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With over a decade of experience building digital solutions, managing data effectively is the cornerstone of my career. I understand the importance of accurate and precise typing, especially for projects like yours that require meticulous attention to detail and an aptitude for working with special characters. Throughout my career, I have massively expanded my expertise in Copy Typing from scanned documents and have successfully worked with accents in multiple languages before - ensuring I can accurately reproduce special characters such as those in Latin. Speed and quality are not mutually exclusive for me. Diligence and precision are key aspects necessary to maintain zero error rates and this is something I am committed to in all projects I undertake. Furthermore, my familiarity with Microsoft Word along with my track record of being proactive and transparent in communication make me a reliable choice for your project.
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