How to print lined paper
- The paper type is already selected. Choose A4, US Letter, A5, Legal or A3 and portrait or landscape.
- Adjust the spacing, line colour, line weight and margins until the preview looks right.
- Press Print / Save as PDF, or download the page as SVG or PNG.
Uses for lined paper
Lined, or ruled, paper is the everyday paper for handwriting, letters, notes and exams. In the US, wide ruled paper has lines about 8.7 mm (11/32 inch) apart and college ruled about 7.1 mm (9/32 inch); UK exercise books typically use 8 mm feint lines with a margin. Wider spacing helps younger writers and anyone with larger handwriting.
Add a header area for name and date, and change the line colour to light blue for a classic look.
Pages are generated as vector graphics at exact real-world sizes, so they print sharply. In the print dialog set scale to 100% (not "fit to page") so the spacing is accurate. You can also change the colour and line weight, add a header for name and date, download an SVG or PNG, or switch to any other paper type. Everything is generated in your browser.
FAQ
What is college ruled spacing?
About 7.1 mm (9/32 inch) between lines. Wide ruled is about 8.7 mm.
Can I print handwriting practice lines?
Use the calligraphy sheet type, which adds guidelines for letter height.
Is there a margin line?
Yes. A red margin line is drawn near the left edge, as in school exercise books.