An electrophotographic copying machine capable of editing function comprising: a table for setting a document; scan means for scanning the document; first input means for providing first and second data to specify positions in the scanning direction; second input means for providing third and fourth data to specify positions in the direction perpendicular to the scanning direction; memory means for storing the provided data, which comprises a first memory area for storing smaller data provided by the first input means, a second memory area for storing larger data provided by the first input means, third memory area for storing smaller data provided by the second input means, and a fourth memory area for storing larger data provided by the second input means; a means for specifying an area on the basis of the data stored in the memory means; and copying means for reproducing a image of the document corresponding to the specified area.