Printable lined paper

Pick a ruling: 8 mm suits most handwriting, narrow fits more on a page and wide is easier for younger writers. Keep the margin for teacher comments or turn it off for notes. Download the PDF and print it at 100% (Actual size) so the line spacing stays exactly as set.

Standard lined paper in the UK and Europe is 8 mm ruled with a margin. US notebooks use college ruled (7.1 mm, 9/32 inch) or wide ruled (8.7 mm, 11/32 inch). Narrow ruling fits more on a page; wide ruling is easier for big handwriting.

• In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% or Actual size. Fit to page shrinks the page and the spacing with it.
• Choose the same paper size in the print dialog as on this page.
• Turn off headers and footers in the print dialog if your browser adds a date or web address.
• The PDF keeps every line as a vector, so it stays sharp at any zoom and prints the same on any printer.

Is the paper free to use?

Yes. Print as many copies as you like for yourself, your class or your study group.

Why does my printout look slightly smaller?

The print dialog is scaling it. Set the scale to 100% or Actual size and the spacing matches the number you picked.

A4 or US Letter?

A4 (210 x 297 mm) is used in the UK, Europe and most of the world. US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) is used in the US and Canada. Pick the paper that is in your printer. Under Other you will also find A3, A5, A6, B5, US Legal, Tabloid, Executive and Half Letter.

Which colour should I pick?

Light grey and blue sit quietly behind your writing. Print-friendly uses black ink only, which suits photocopying and black and white printers.