A paper layout for writing notes in the margin
Adjust the main text area and the comment margin width, and switch guides between ruled, dot, and blank to generate annotation paper.
Share settings via URL so students or reviewers can use the same layout.
Annotation paper settings
Preview
Check the balance between the main area and comment margin with a millimeter-accurate SVG preview.
How it's generated
Tips
Write questions, summaries, or counterpoints in the margin to make review faster.
Print the calibration square once to confirm your printer scaling is accurate.
The Share button copies a URL that includes the settings, so others can reproduce the same layout.
Annotation paper workflow
Use this generator to set paper size, orientation, ruling, comment-margin side, and export format before printing review sheets.
How it works
The preview is drawn in millimeters, then exported as SVG or PDF with the same layout settings. The calibration square lets you confirm that the printer kept 100% scale instead of shrinking the page to fit.
When to use
Use it for lecture notes, document review, manuscript markup, or any worksheet where the main writing area and side comments need predictable spacing.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the browser print dialog on "fit to page", which changes the millimeter scale.
- Choosing a comment margin wider than the paper can hold with the selected ruling.
- Adding both-side margins when the sheet will be hole-punched or bound on one side.
- Skipping the calibration square before printing a large batch.
Review workflow
Pick the paper and margin layout, print one test page at 100%, measure the calibration square, then share the settings URL or export file once the scale is correct.
See also
FAQ
Can the comment margin be on the left or right?
Yes. You can place the comment margin on the left, on the right, or on both sides. Adjust the width to fit your workflow.
What print scale should I use?
Use 100% scale and the smallest margins available in the print dialog to preserve the millimeter scale.
How do I keep the printed scale accurate?
Export the PDF or SVG, print at 100% scale, and measure the calibration square before printing multiple copies.
Can I reuse the same layout?
Yes. Use the Share button after setting paper size, ruling, margin width, and side. The copied URL restores the same layout.
Which margin setup is best for review notes?
Use a single left or right margin for bound sheets and both-side margins only when the paper will stay loose or be reviewed from either side.