# Creating Multi-Language Paper Surveys

Source: PaperSurvey.io Help Center
URL: https://www.papersurvey.io/help/form-design/article/multi-language-paper-surveys

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Collecting survey data across different language groups usually means juggling separate forms and merging datasets manually. PaperSurvey simplifies this by letting you create one survey with multiple translations, where all responses flow into a single database for seamless analysis regardless of language.

[Image: Multilingual Paper Surveys]

*Note: Multi-language functionality requires an Enterprise plan or higher. Academic plans for universities also include it.*

## How multi-language surveys work

With multi-language surveys, you can:
- Create one survey with multiple translations
- Collect responses from different language versions
- Analyze all data together without manual merging
- Maintain consistent question structure across languages

## Setting up additional languages

1. Create your survey in the primary language first
2. Navigate to **Survey Settings**
3. Find the **Additional languages** field in the General section
4. Select the languages you want to add
5. Save your settings

PaperSurvey supports 40 languages, including right-to-left scripts such as Arabic and Farsi.

## Translation options

### Automatic translation
Click **Auto-translate** next to the Additional languages field in Survey Settings to generate any missing translations using Google Translate. This is useful for creating initial drafts, but you should review and refine automated translations before distributing your survey. Automatic translation is available for most major languages.

### Manual translation
1. Use the language switcher at the top-right of the survey menu
2. Select your target language
3. Edit each question's translation directly
4. Preview to ensure proper formatting

[Image: Language switcher]

## Printing language versions

To print a specific language version:
1. Select the desired language from the switcher
2. Open the **Preview** or **Print** tab
3. The PDF will generate in the selected language
4. Print or save as needed

## Data collection benefits

All language versions share a unified response database, combined analytics and exports, and consistent validation rules. This eliminates the need to merge separate datasets and ensures comprehensive analysis across all respondent groups.

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