1. A method for transferring data from a document image directly into a spreadsheet, comprising: selecting a map that maps data types and associated data from the document to one or more cells in the spreadsheet; scanning the document and storing the scanned document as textual data; parsing the textual data to extract the data types and associated data from the textual data; and using the selected map to transfer the associated data to the cells in the spreadsheet designated for the data types of said associated data by the selected map.