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tubatik708266
tubatik708266
May 16, 2026
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AI Document Extraction

  • May 16, 2026
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Hi Everyone,

We have a requirement where we are using AI-based document extraction to extract fields from a predefined form.

In the same form, if there are any empty spaces and the user accidentally adds handwritten text or notes outside the expected form fields, we need to detect that additional handwritten content separately.

Is it possible in Appian with help of AI extraction to achieve this use case ?

Kind Regards,

Kavya

4 replies

stefanhelzle0001
stefanhelzle0001
May 16, 2026

I Think this should work, but suggest to test this. A language model can be told to treat handwriting separately, or any additional text outside fields. You will have to develop that prompt carefully.

subhankarb6682
subhankarb6682
May 18, 2026

Consider a hybrid approach — Appian IDP for field extraction + Google/Azure AI for handwriting detection outside fields.

Few challenges

  • Coordinating responses from both and merging results in Appian adds complexity
  • Light pencil marks, stamps may be falsely detected as handwritten notes
  • Sending documents to external cloud AI services may violate data residency or compliance requirements depending on your policies
shubhama926776
shubhama926776
May 18, 2026

It is possible to do at some extend using Unstructured Document Extraction. Prompt it to extract handwritten content separately from the form fields.

preet.jain
preet.jain
May 18, 2026

Hi Kavya,

DocCenter should be able to help you pull out the additional handwritten text or notes if you add an extra field called "additional (handwritten) notes", set that field to use vision and provide some relevant business context. 

If the handwritten note (meant for a certain field) is extending out of the box area, it should capture it automatically.

Does that answer your question?

Best,

Preet Jain

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