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Seyès paper (French ruled)

The grands carreaux ruling used in French schools: 8 mm squares with three fine guide lines in each.

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Seyès (French ruled)
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A4 (210 × 297 mm)
US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)
A5 (148 × 210 mm)
A3 (297 × 420 mm)
Tabloid (11 × 17 in)
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    About this paper

    Seyès paper (French ruled)

    Seyès ruling combines bold horizontal and vertical lines every 8 mm with fine horizontal lines every 2 mm. The fine lines give young writers fixed heights for small letters, tall letters and descenders, which is why it is the standard paper for learning cursive in France.

    The spacing sets the fine line gap (2 mm by default), and the bold lines fall every 4 fine lines unless you change “Bold line every”. The red margin line is optional; turn it off for a full-width grid.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who invented Seyès paper?

    Jean-Alexandre Seyès, a Paris stationer, patented the ruling in 1892. It is still the most common exercise-book paper in France.

    How do I make sure the grid prints at the right size?

    In the print dialog choose “Actual size”, “100%” or “No scaling”, and turn off “Fit to page” or “Shrink to fit”. To confirm, print our free calibration test sheet and measure the 10 cm line with a ruler.

    Is it free for commercial use?

    Yes. There is no account, no watermark and no download limit. You can use the paper for classes, worksheets, products and client work.

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