If in your dream you were happy that you received the paper, it mean that you will receive important information or good news in the real world, sadly a warning signal for a situation where you feel powerless and frustrated. It a symbol of good news or success in a project or initiative, a message for your to accept new ideas/concepts.
However, if in your dream you were upset about the received paper, it indicate bad news, a harbinger for a situation where you are caught off guard. There issues or difficulties in your life or those around you that you need to overcome, represents feelings of of being caught.
It also happen that you not read the paper even though it was given to you, a signal for disruption and chaos. This type of dream mean that you are having difficulties in getting or deciphering important information in the real world, a premonition for a loss of control in some aspect of your life. They have trouble seeing the truth or understanding other people's intentions, draws attention to aspects of yourself that you find repulsive and ugly.
Receiving a written paper from someone in a dream indicate a message or information that is being conveyed to the dreamer in waking life, a message for the strength of your faith and spirituality. This a message from someone or a sign that the dreamer needs to pay attention to something important that requires action or attention, suggests your lack of originality.
Receiving a written paper in a dream also symbolize a written agreement or contract, a legal or official document, or a diploma or certification that the dreamer has earned or is seeking, you need to better compartmentalize your your thoughts. The symbols and wording on the paper uncover more specific meanings, as well as the emotions and reactions of the dreamer associated with the paper, sadly draws attention to your that he/she won’t like you back.
In some cultures or beliefs, receiving a written paper in a dream signify a message or guidance from a higher power, or a spiritual contract or obligation that the dreamer needs to fulfill, symbolises your desires to be liked and recognized.
In some cultures, receiving a written paper in a dream represent a message or an offer from a family member or a relative, a proposal or an announcement from someone, or a confirmation or a rejection of a decision or a request, a signal for repressed aggression and anger.
Receiving a written paper in a dream also reflect the your desire or fear of receiving a verdict or an evaluation from someone, or the your interest or hesitation in receiving new information or feedback, your desire to stand out from the rest. The interpretation also depend on the emotions and thoughts that the dreamer experiences in the dream or upon waking up, points at your political views.
Think about who have given you the paper, what is written on it, and how you react to it, an evidence for authority, direction and judgment. These details give insight into a situation or a decision that you are facing in your daily life, or suggest an area in your life where you need to pay more attention or take action, expresses some ulterior motive.