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Choose a ruling and print. Wide ruled lines are 11⁄32 in (8.7 mm) apart, college ruled 9⁄32 in (7.1 mm), and narrow ruled ¼ in (6.4 mm). Handwriting paper adds a dashed midline to help young writers size their letters.
How to print lined paper
- Choose the ruling, paper size, line color and orientation.
- Turn the margin line, the name and date line and hole-punch marks on or off.
- Press Print. Set scale to 100% (or “Actual size”) so the line spacing prints exactly, and turn off headers and footers. Download SVG to keep a copy that stays sharp at any size.
Line spacing for each ruling
| Ruling | Spacing | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Wide (legal) ruled | 11⁄32 in (8.7 mm) | Younger students, larger handwriting |
| College ruled | 9⁄32 in (7.1 mm) | Middle school to adult notes |
| Narrow ruled | ¼ in (6.4 mm) | Small handwriting, more lines per page |
| Handwriting 1 in | 1 in rows with midline | Kindergarten and first grade |
| Handwriting ½ in | ½ in rows with midline | Third and fourth grade |
On handwriting paper, tall letters such as b, d and l touch the top line, small letters such as a, c and e reach the dashed midline, and letters such as g and y go below the red baseline.
How many lines fit on a page
The number of lines is about the usable height divided by the spacing. On US Letter paper (11 in tall), leaving about 1.6 in for the top and bottom margins, college-ruled spacing gives 9.4 ÷ (9⁄32) ≈ 33 lines and wide ruling gives 9.4 ÷ (11⁄32) ≈ 27 lines.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between wide ruled and college ruled?
Wide-ruled lines are 11⁄32 in (8.7 mm) apart and college-ruled lines are 9⁄32 in (7.1 mm) apart, so college-ruled paper fits more lines on a page.
How do I make sure the lines print at the right size?
In the print window, set the scale to 100% or “Actual size” rather than “Fit to page”, and turn off headers and footers.
What is handwriting paper with a dotted line?
It is primary paper: a solid top line, a dashed midline and a baseline in each row, so children can learn how tall each letter should be.
Can I print on A4 paper?
Yes. Choose A4 and the page and print settings change to 210 × 297 mm.
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