Custom Paper: Help
How to Use the Paper Template Creator
Create custom paper templates for handwriting practice with different line sizes and styles.
Template Presets
The presets have been inspired by the Zaner-Bloser sizing.
- Grade K: 3/4" line height for kindergarten
- Grade 1: 5/8" line height for beginning writers
- Grade 2: 1/2" line height for developing writers
- Grade 3: 3/8" line height for advanced writers
- Grade 4: 3/8" line height for advanced writers without a separate colour for the baseline
- Grade 5: 11/32" line height for regular writing without a midline or gap between lines
- Custom: Create your own line measurements
Whether using a custom or preset option you can choose how many lines you want on the page and what colour should the Topline, Midline and Baseline be.
Custom Options
- A: Line Height: Distance between baseline and top line
- B: Line Gap: Space between line sets
- C: Include Baseline: enable distinct colour for the bottom line
- D: Include Midline: show or hide the dotted line for lowercase letter height
- Lightly colored background: adds a light grey background to help distinguish lines from gaps between the lines
- Colors: Customize line colors for visibility
Tips
- Start with larger lines for younger children
- Use midlines to help with letter formation
- Choose high-contrast colors for better visibility
Printing
- The 'Print' button will open a preview page and the browser print dialogue
- For best results disable scaling (=100%)