TechTerms.com - Computer and Technology Terms Defined and Explained
Browse Alphabetically
#   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z


Soft Copy printable version
A soft copy is a document saved on a computer. It is the electronic version of a document, which can be opened and edited using a software program.

The term "soft copy" is most often used in contrast to hard copy, which is the printed version of a document. Soft copies can be sent via e-mail or over a network connection, which makes them a more efficient and cost effective option than using hard copies for communications. The downside to using soft copies is that they require a computer and software to open and can be accidentally deleted. Of course, some people have so many papers on their desks, a soft copy may be less likely to disappear.
Tech Factor Tech Factor of 6
Category
Technical Terms Updated 12/3/07

About the Tech Terms Dictionary | Terms of Use | Help | Contact

Copyright © 2005-2008 TechTerms.com. All Rights Reserved.