A hard copy of a document is something tangible like a printed document and electronic or soft copy is something that is stored on your computer or other electronic device.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using hard copy and electronic documents?

Does your selection depend on the circumstances, for example small office or cost?

Taking this a step further and looking at other forms of hard/soft copies besides documents.

Can you list an example of how you use each and the reasoning behind this decision?Are their alternatives?