# How does document scanning work? · Nett

> Nett first extracts text from the document on the device. If intelligent analysis is available and you have authorised it, Nett uses that information to su

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# How does document scanning work?

Nett first extracts text from the document on the device. If intelligent analysis is available and you have authorised it, Nett uses that information to suggest details such as the issuer, amount, category and tax treatment. You can always review and correct the result before saving it.

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