soft copy
File, not printout
Soft copy refers to a document or file in electronic form, viewed on a screen rather than printed on paper.
It contrasts with hard copy, which is the physical printed version.
Can you send me a soft copy of the report?
The term emerged with computing to distinguish digital files from their tangible counterparts.
Fixed-layout document format
- ebookDownloadable text file
- fileStored collection of data
- documentWritten or electronic file
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
attachment · download · upload · bytes · format · text file · digital version · paperless
Stored duplicate for recovery
- archiveStored historical records
- saveProtect from loss
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- hard driveComputer's internal storage device
folder · directory · cloud backup · retrieve · searchable · database · server · flash drive
Document creation software
- text editorProgram for modifying plaintext
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- revisionAltering to improve
- track changesEdit visibility feature
editing · cut · paste · undo · redo · cursor · typing · backspace
File sent with message
- cloud storageOnline data preservation service
- file sharingDistributing digital content online
- linkPoint of connection
- distributeDivide and deliver
sync · transfer · collaborate · permissions · access · send · forward · shared folder
Fixed-layout document format
spreadsheet · attachment · download · upload · bytes · format · text file · digital version · paperless · softcopy
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
hard drive · folder · directory · cloud backup · retrieve · searchable · database · server · flash drive · organize
word processor
Document creation software
- text editorProgram for modifying plaintext
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
- revisionAltering to improve
track changes · editing · cut · paste · undo · redo · cursor · typing · backspace · delete
email attachment
File sent with message
- cloud storageOnline data preservation service
- file sharingDistributing digital content online
- linkPoint of connection
distribute · sync · transfer · collaborate · permissions · access · send · forward · shared folder · airdrop
- copiesphotocopy, duplicate, xerox, facsimile, replica
- filingfile, filing cabinets, filing cabinet, files, filing systems
- records managementrecordkeeping, record keeping, document management, data retention, file management
soft copyhard copy
Printed physical document
printout · hardcopy · physical document · printed matter · manuscript
soft, copy, copying, copied, copier, copies, copiers, hard copy, copyable