Question

Is it possible to recognize non-standard/decorative fonts in FineReader PDF?

Answer

The Recognition with Training feature in FineReader PDF can be used to recognize non-standard fonts. With this feature, it is possible to create custom patterns for recognizing unusual fonts.

To enable the Recognition with Training feature, please follow the steps below:

1. Open a document in the OCR Editor.
2. Go to the Tools menu > select Options... > go to the OCR tab.
3. Activate the Use training to recognize new characters and ligatures option.
4. Click the Pattern Editor... button > click the New... button.
5. In the Create Pattern dialog box, specify a name for the new pattern and click OK.
6. Click OK in the Pattern Editor dialog box > click OK in the Options dialog box.
7. Click the Recognize button.

If the program encounters a character it does not recognize, the Pattern Training dialog will open and display this character.

Additional information

Please find out more about the recognition with training in the User's Guide article: If your printed document contains non-standard fonts.