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.

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)

Specialized 0-10 scale with automatic NPS calculation built in.

Best for: Customer loyalty measurement, recommendation likelihood

Grid questions

Single choice grid

Multiple questions with the same answer options, one selection 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 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

Visual separator between question groups.

Best for: Visual organization, section separation

Vertical spacing

Adds blank space between elements.

Best for: Improving readability, 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.