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Can be accessed and used without electricity
They are available for use virtually everywhere.
There is no need for the user to be computer literate.
Can be used in areas where there is no electricity
Information can be shared without using an electronic device
Could be more portable than some computers

Importance of Soft Copies Formats (eBooks)
Searching for a particular information is easier and faster – using the
search feature
Sharing information across long distances is faster and easier - using
the internet or intranet or removable storage media such as pendrives,

compact discs, etc.
Saves space - Several e-books can be loaded onto a computer or other
portable device
Cheaper - due to its electronic format it costs less than equivalent
books in hard copy formats

Versatile – It is possible to change the font size, convert to audio, etc.
to suit the preference of the user.
Can be read even in the dark without light
Maintains its state, no matter how old – does not get old or dirty or
torn, etc.
E-book enables the user to magnify the text to make reading easier for
people with eye problems.

Some specialized software can read the contents of e-book for people
with poor eye sight or visually impaired.
It is easier to incorporate text from one e-book through copy and paste.