what is meant by hard copy and soft copy
A hard copy is a document that is printed on paper. A soft copy is one that is saved as a document, PDF, or other format on a computer or other memory device. It can only be viewed on a computer. 15 people found this useful.
Soft copy means a data or information which can be stored in any kind of digital memory. It is an intangible form of preserving the material. You can see the record but cannot touch it. Monitors or others display screens are used to see the soft copy results.