This handwriting recognition template is a simple one-page demo that turns handwritten answers into digital text. It is built for anyone who wants to see how PaperSurvey reads free-form writing, from teachers and researchers to HR and customer experience teams. The template holds a single open text box and prints on one page.
What this survey measures
There is nothing to score here. This is a demonstration of handwriting recognition, not a scored questionnaire. The one open text box invites the writer to jot down any thoughts, notes, or comments in their own words. When the form is scanned, the handwritten content is converted into a digital transcript you can read, copy, and export.
How to use it on paper
Print the page and hand it to the person whose writing you want to capture, whether that is a workshop attendee, a student, or a survey respondent. Ask them to write inside the box using a blue or black pen, which reads more cleanly than faint marks. Collect the completed sheets, then upload the scans to PaperSurvey. The handwriting is recognized automatically and the text appears in your results without manual typing.
Customize this template
Most people add their own logo, change the wording above the box, or add more open text boxes to capture longer answers. You can also swap in other question types to build a full survey around this demo. The layout reflows automatically as you edit, so the printed page always stays clean.
Preview the PDF above, or use this template to start collecting responses today.