The first time I looked at a bill I was surprised at how much information there was. I learned the format for each bill so I could find the information I wanted, but then every so often the billers want to change the format, so the bill is easier to read, so they say. It just means you have to relearn the layout. Sue Mangis -----Original Message----- From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of don bishop Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:57 AM To: optacon list Subject: [optacon-l] reading bills and such Just changed the subject to make it more relevant for anyone searching message archives. <hint hint> <smile> I use the optacon all the time for reading bills. Sometimes it can be a real adventure though because of the various formats on the page. I sure wouldn't suggest it for a beginning user unless you can get verification that the bill amount is correct. Actually, I pay almost all of our bills using the online billpay from our bank, but I do need to check the bill amounts on those which are sent via mail and not sent via e-mail. Also, I need to read the bill address and account information when setting up the billpay payees. Because formats are so different, I've found that trying to use a scanner for this just isn't practical since the ocr software really can't determine the page layout. I have a hard enough time just doing it with an optacon. <smile> But, I can do it. <smile> It really does enhance one's feeling of independence. Don to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.