Ruled paper
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Ruled paper is writing paper that typically consists of horizontal lines meant to separate lines of written text, and vertical lines meant to provide margins. Another popular alternative, known as graph paper, is a grid layout in which horizontal and vertical lines are equally spaced, dividing the page into squares. The choice of the paper's ruling is independent of the paper size to be used.
[edit] Specific varieties
Ruled paper is available in a variety of semi-stardardized formats. Wide ruled paper has 11/32" spacing between ruling lines, and is commonly used by children and those with larger handwriting. Medium or College ruled paper 9/32" spacing between ruling lines, and is very common in the US. College professors sometimes specify the use of college ruled paper. Legal or Narrow ruled paper has 1/4" spacing between ruling lines, and is used by those with smaller handwriting or to fit more lines per page.
Gregg ruled paper has ruling specialized for stenography. It has 11/32" spacing between ruling lines, with a single margin (down the center of the page).
