Ask The Real Mr. Organized / Should I scan paper documents and go digital?
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Should I scan paper documents and go digital?

Mr. OrganizedMr. Organized's Answer

If you're comfortable with digital storage and have a reliable system, yes—many documents are excellent candidates for scanning.

But scanning doesn't automatically make something organized.

Use understandable folder and file names, maintain appropriate backups and keep physical originals when the originals are legally or practically important.