Printable Lined Paper | 30+ Free Templates

Lined paper—also known as ruled or writing paper—features evenly spaced horizontal lines that help guide handwriting and improve readability. It’s especially useful for anyone who finds it difficult to write neatly on blank pages. Unlike plain or dot grid paper, lined paper offers structure, making writing feel more organized and effortless.

These free printable lined paper templates are designed for a wide range of uses, including handwriting practice, note-taking, journaling, assignments, letter writing, essays, record-keeping, calligraphy practice, and more. Instead of drawing lines by hand, you can simply download and print the layout that fits your needs.

Our lined paper templates are ideal for students, teachers, professionals, and planners alike. They also work perfectly as extra pages for planners, notebooks, or journals. To make things even more flexible, we offer a variety of line styles and layouts.

Available Lined Paper Types

  • College Ruled
  • Wide Ruled
  • Narrow Ruled
  • Multi-Ruled Layouts
  • Kindergarten Handwriting Paper
  • Note-Taking Pages
  • Ruled Line Paper (5 mm)
  • Cornell Notes

Available Styles for Each Template

Each lined paper type comes in five different styles:

  • Standard Lined Paper
  • Lined Paper with Title Space
  • Blue Lined Paper
  • Dotted Lined Paper
  • Dashed Lined Paper

All templates are designed in portrait orientation and include a half-inch margin, making them suitable for hole punching and binder use.

Printable Lined Paper – College Ruled

College-ruled lined paper is ideal for neat, organized writing, making it perfect for note-taking, assignments, lists, and everyday writing tasks. It’s commonly used for class notes, assignments, lists, and everyday writing tasks. The evenly spaced lines help keep handwriting neat and consistent.






Printable Lined Paper – Wide Ruled

Wide-ruled lined paper offers extra spacing between lines, making it ideal for larger handwriting, brainstorming, calligraphy practice, or relaxed note-taking. It’s also a great option for younger students or anyone who prefers more writing space.

Printable Wide-Ruled Lined Paper

Wide-Ruled Lined Paper with Title

Blue Wide-Ruled Lined Paper

Dotted Wide-Ruled Lined Paper

Dashed Wide-Ruled Lined Paper

Printable Lined Paper – Cornell Notes

Stay organized with our structured Cornell Notes templates. These layouts are designed to help you separate topics, key points, detailed notes, and summaries, making studying and reviewing easier. Our Cornell Notes collection includes blank, two-page layout, ruled, grid, and square Grid.

Printable Lined Paper Cornell Notes

Explore the full Cornell Notes templatecollection to view all available options.

Printable Lined Paper – Narrow Ruled

Narrow-ruled lined paper is ideal for small handwriting and detailed notes. It’s perfect for students, professionals, and writers who want to fit more content on a single page while maintaining a clean, organized look.

Printable Narrow-Ruled Lined Paper

Narrow-Ruled Lined Paper with Title

Blue Narrow-Ruled Lined Paper

Dotted Narrow-Ruled Lined Paper

Dashed Narrow-Ruled Lined Paper

Printable Kindergarten Lined Paper – Handwriting Paper

Kindergarten lined paper, often referred to as preschool or handwriting paper, is designed to support children as they learn proper letter formation and spacing. These templates are helpful for early writing practice at home or in the classroom.

Printable Kindergarten Handwriting Paper

Printable Lined Paper – Multi-Ruled Layouts

Multi-ruled layouts offer flexible formats for different writing and organization styles. These templates are perfect for structured notes, comparisons, outlines, or creative projects.

Two-Column

Three-Column

Two-Column (Left)

Two-Column (Right)

Half-Lined (Left)

Half-Lined (Right)

Top-Lined (for headings)

Bottom-Lined (for writing space)

Choose the layout that best matches your workflow and writing preferences.

Printable Lined Paper – Note-Taking Pages

These note-taking templates are great additions to planners or journals. Each page includes a clear “Notes” heading, space for the date, and extended writing areas across two pages—perfect for meetings, study sessions, or daily reflections.

Printable Note-Taking Lined Paper

Printable Note-Taking Lined Paper

Printable Lined Paper – Ruled 5 mm

The 5 mm ruled lined paper is ideal for those who prefer tighter line spacing. It’s commonly used by individuals with small handwriting or those who want to maximize writing space without sacrificing neatness.

Printable 5 m Ruled Lined Paper

5 mm Ruled Lined Paper with Title

Blue 5 mm Ruled Lined Paper

Dotted 5 mm Ruled Lined Paper

Dashed 5 mm Ruled Lined Paper