PaperSurvey offers a comprehensive set of question types designed for paper-based data collection. Each type is optimized for accurate OCR recognition and easy respondent completion. Understanding the available options helps you choose the right format for every question in your survey.
Selection questions
Single choice
Respondents select one answer from multiple options. The system flags entries with multiple selections for review.
Best for: Yes/No questions, gender selection, single preferences
Multiple choice
Allows selection of one or more answers. You can set maximum selection limits if needed.
Best for: "Select all that apply" questions, interest areas, service preferences
Range
Respondents mark their position on a scale between two endpoints.
Best for: Satisfaction scales, agreement levels, frequency indicators
NPS (Net Promoter Score)
A specialized 0-10 scale with automatic NPS calculation built in.
Best for: Customer loyalty measurement, recommendation likelihood
Grid questions
Single choice grid
Multiple questions share the same answer options, with one selection allowed per row.
Best for: Likert scales, feature ratings, comparative evaluations
Multiple choice grid
Multiple questions allowing multiple selections per row.
Best for: Feature usage matrices, availability schedules, preference grids
Text and number input
Number
Numeric input with optional digit limits for structured data collection.
Free-form number field:
Fixed digits (e.g., 9-digit ID):
Best for: Ages, quantities, IDs, phone numbers, postal codes
Date
Structured date entry with automatic validation.
Best for: Birthdates, event dates, deadlines
Short text
Single-line text input for brief responses.
Best for: Names, email addresses, brief answers
Long text
Multi-line text area for detailed responses.
Best for: Comments, feedback, explanations, suggestions
Signature
Captures signatures as images without any additional processing.
Best for: Consent forms, agreements, authorization
Layout elements
Heading
Four heading styles are available with customizable colors.
Best for: Section titles, instructions, grouping related questions
Page break
Forces content to start on a new page.
Best for: Logical survey sections, keeping related questions together
Divider
A visual separator between question groups.
Best for: Visual organization, section separation
Vertical spacing
Adds blank space between elements.
Best for: Improving readability, creating visual breathing room
Multi-column
Groups questions in 2, 3, or 4 column layouts.
Best for: Short questions, demographic data, space optimization
Need a custom question type?
If your survey requires a specialized question format not listed here, contact us at hello@papersurvey.io. We regularly add new question types based on user needs.