Accurate 3-line ruling for primary handwriting
Adjust the headline-to-baseline height, the midline position, and the descender space (skip space) to match grade level and writing needs.
Add a picture box, a header area, or a left margin line for story paper layouts.
Primary handwriting settings
Preview
Check rows and margins with a millimeter-accurate SVG preview.
How it's generated
Tips
Use presets as a starting point, then adjust the ruling height and midline ratio for your learners.
If you add a picture box, keep enough space for writing rows below it.
Download the PDF and print at 100% scale (minimum margins) to keep millimeter spacing accurate.
FAQ
What is the dashed midline used for?
The dashed midline is a height guide for lowercase letters. It helps children keep letter size consistent and align ascenders/descenders.
Any tips when printing the PDF?
When you download and print the PDF, use 100% scale and the smallest margins available to preserve the millimeter scale.