Ruled Writing Paper & Graph Paper

Writing paper comes in many designs, sizes, thicknesses, and colors, for example, ruled paper, graph paper, embossed paper. They're essential additions to office desks, home offices, classrooms, and homes. Paper makes activities like filing, note-taking, drawing, faxing, and scanning much easier. Staples carries a wide assortment of paper, such as card stock, newsprint, graph paper, and handwriting paper.

Various sizes and styles
Paper comes in a variety of sizes. The letter size, which is 8.5 x 11 inches, is the standard size for regular writing paper. Chart paper measures 22.5 x 28.5 inches. It's ideal for presentations and large posters. Spelling test paper comes in a narrow design, which also makes it convenient for making lists and note-taking. It measures 4 x 10.5 inches. Different types of writing paper, such as index stock, offset, and Bristol stock, also come in varying sizes.

Different types of paper
Paper comes in various types with regards to its contents. For example, coated paper, also known as art paper, comes with a smooth finish and is available in gloss or matte. It's best for glossy brochures or leaflets. Uncoated paper is less smooth. Laid paper, also known as embossed paper, comes with textured pattern designs. They come in different colors and textures, which are aesthetically pleasing. There are environment-friendly types of paper, for example, recycled ruled writing paper, which ranges from 30 to 100 percent recycled content.

Consider paper weights
Paper comes in a variety of weights dependent on the purpose. Thin paper weighs 15 to 16 pounds. This serves regular needs, such as writing and drawing. Heavier paper weighs about 20 to 30 pounds. It's more resistant to bleeding when using ink media. Activities like signage require heavier paper, such as card stock, which comes in at about 60 to 100 pounds.

Consider line spacing
Handwriting paper may come with preruled or dotted lines. Ruled paper helps the writer practice and maintain regularity. Narrow spaces, such as 6mm to 7mm, serve best for taking notes. This even spacing helps achieve tidy and neat writing. Wide spacing is best for children while they are learning how to write, and this type is common in classrooms. Graph paper provides grids that offer guidelines for intricate and accurate drawings such as mathematical drawings or architectural drafts. Some papers come with a mixture of both lines and graphs.

Is there a specialty paper?
There are special types of paper such as tracing paper, ruled pads with carbon copy sheets, and vellum. 

How much paper is in a package?
Paper comes packaged in reams. A ream can hold from 500 sheets to 5,000 sheets of paper. Smaller reams serve single users or small office setups. Larger reams serve high traffic offices that require paper in bulk.

Is paper brightness important?
Brightness is how light interacts with the paper and the level of reflection under blue light. The brightness of paper affects the sharpness of an image or text. The higher the rating between 1 and 100, the brighter the paper is considered.