Printable lined paper and handwriting lines
Lined paper is perfect for letters, notes, essays or shopping lists. For children learning to write, choose handwriting lines: every row has a top line, a baseline and a dashed midline that shows the height of lower-case letters.
- Choose the paper
Graph, lined, music staff, millimetre, dot grid or tracing patterns.
- Adjust the details
Square size or line spacing, colour, line weight, margins and A4, A5 or Letter.
- Download and print
The PDF is vector-based, so lines stay crisp on any printer. You can download several pages at once.
Line styles
- plain lines – 8 mm spacing matches a typical lined notebook
- lines with a red margin on the left
- handwriting lines – three lines per row for handwriting practice
- 10–12 mm spacing for young children and large writing
Frequently asked questions
Which line spacing should I choose?
Around 7–8 mm for adults and 10–12 mm for children. For handwriting lines the spacing is the height of the whole row.
What are handwriting lines?
Rows with a top line, a baseline and a dashed midline that help children keep their letters the same height.
Can I add a name line?
Yes, switch on “Name and date line”.