Google Docs, released in 2006, is free to use, web-based, and not only for text documents; you can create slideshows and spreadsheets, too. Here's how to use it.

When you open a text file in Google Docs, the font size may be too small for your liking. If you need to print the document, zooming in to read it will not solve the problem.

Insert a scanned image or photo into Google Docs After saving your scanned images, you can add them to Google Docs. We also have a workaround if you cannot convert your PDF file.

Mailform offers a Google Docs add-on that lets you add an address, choose a few options, then have the company print and send your document without ever leaving Google Docs (Figure D).