Lined and squared Sheets in Writer
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Foreword
This video shows how to create "Lined and Squared Sheets in Writer" in LibreOffice and links to this page here for more information and details.
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Linierte und karierte Blätter in Writer - LibreOffice
Create lined sheet
Open Writer.
Set spacing for lined
For a DIN A4 sheet, the dimensions for height = 29.7 cm and width 21 cm.
For different line spacing for different sheets you need one Page style each.
Calculation of the line spacing:
25 lines per sheet equals 29.7 cm / 25 = 1.188 cm
26 lines per sheet equals 29.7 cm / 26 = 1.1423 cm
27 lines per sheet equals 29.7 cm / 27 = 1.1 cm
28 lines per sheet equals 29.7 cm / 28 = 1.0607 cm
Create Page style lined 25
As an example, create a Page style for the lined sheet with 25 lines.
In the Sidebar at Styles F11 click on the "Page style" icon.
Right click on the Page style "Default Page Style" and choose from the context menu.
In the "Page Style: Untitled1" dialog, select the "Organiser" tab.
In the "Name:" field, enter a name for the Page style, for example "Lined 25".
In the "Next style:" field, then select "Lined 25" so that all further sheets also receive this Page style and are thus lined.
Now click on the "Area" tab and click on the button.
In the Hatch area, the lined Hatch is usually already selected in the upper left corner, otherwise click on it.
In the middle of the dialog you can select the Options you want.
For the "Spacing", enter the value of 1.188 cm calculated above for 25' lines.
For "Line Colour" choose "Light Blue 3", for example.
Click on .
Insert lines on the sheet
Now double-click on the Page style "Lined 25" so that the lines for the blank page are applied.
Optical margins left and right
As needed, you can still set the Page margins for the text border in Writer.
This is also done in the new Page style "Lined 25" in the "Page" tab in the Margins area.
If you still want to visually emphasize the Page margins on the left and right, you can use simple lines.
Click the "Show Draw Functions" icon in the "Standard" toolbar.
In the "Drawing" toolbar that is now visible, click on the "Insert Line" icon.
The cursor now takes the form of a Crosshair.
Draw a short vertical line in the middle of the sheet by clicking-hold-dragging the cursor on the sheet (from top to bottom) while pressing the ⇧ Shift - key and release the mouse button.
Press the ESC key to exit the drawing mode.
Select the line and choose in the Sidebar at "Properties" in the area Positione and Size, the "Height" with 29,7 cm.
In the Line area you can still choose the colour, for example red.
Right click on the line.
Choose from the context menu.
Click the "Position and Size" tab.
In the Position area, select each of the following:
"Horizontal:" = From left
"by:" = 2.00 cm
"to:" = Entire page.
Click .
With the line selected, press Ctrl + C.
Unmark the line with ESC.
Press Ctrl + V.
Use the Right arrow key to move the line to the right edge of the page.
Move the first line to the left accordingly.
Save line sheet as Document template
Now save the sheet with the lines as a Document template.
Choose ▸ ▸ from the menu.
Enter a name for the Document template, for example "A4 - lined".
Still select the template category (folder) and click the button.
Open Document template line sheet
You can now use the Document template at any time.
With Writer open, choose ▸ ▸ from the menu.
In the "Templates" dialog, in the "Filter" field, select "Text Documents".
To the right of it, select the Template category (folder) where you previously saved the "A4 - lined" Document template.
Click on the button.
You can now print the blank sheet or write directly into it.
If you write in the sheet, do not forget to save the document afterwards.
Create Squared sheet
Open Writer.
Set Spacing for squares
A DIN A4 - sheet has the dimensions for height = 29.7 cm and width 21 cm.
It is assumed that the checks should be square.
For different spacing on different sheets, you need a Page style for each.
Determining the spacing:
Checks with the measurement of = 0,5 cm
Checks with the measurement of = 0,6 cm
Checks with the measurement of = 0,7 cm
Checks with the measurement of = 0,8 cm
Checks with the measurement of = 0,9 cm
Checks with the measurement of = 1,0 cm
Create Page style Squared with 0.5 cm
As an example, create a Page style for the Squared with 0.5 cm.
In the Sidebar at Styles F11 click on the "Page Styles" icon.
Right click on the Page style "Default Page Style" and choose from the context menu.
In the "Page Style: Untitled1" dialog, select the "Organise" tab.
In the "Name:" field, enter a name for the Page style, for example "Squared 0.5 cm".
In the "Next style:" field, select " Squared 0.5 cm" so that all further sheets also receive this Page style and are thus also squared to the same degree.
Now click on the "Area" tab and click on the button.
In the Hatch area, select the fourth middle Hatching field (squared, red).
In the middle of the dialog you can select the Options you want.
For the "Spacing", enter the value of 0.5 cm set above for 0.5 cm squares.
For example, for "Line Colour" choose "Light Blue 3".
Click on .
Inserting suares on the sheet
Now double-click on the Page style "Squared 0.5 cm" so that the squares are taken over for the blank page.
Optical margins left and right
As needed, you can still set the Page margins for the text border in Writer.
This is also done in the new Page style "Squared 0.5 cm" in the "Page" tab in the Margins area.
If you still want to visually emphasize the Page margins on the left and right, you can use simple lines.
Click the "Show Draw Functions" icon in the "Standard" toolbar.
In the "Drawing" toolbar that is now visible, click the "Insert Line" icon.
The cursor now takes the form of a crosshair.
Draw a short vertical line in the middle of the sheet by clicking-hold-dragging the cursor on the sheet (from top to bottom) while pressing the ⇧ Shift - key and release the mouse button.
Press the ESC key to exit the drawing mode.
Select the line and choose in the Sidebar at "Properties" in the area Position and Size, the "Height" with 29,7 cm.
In the Line area you can still select the colour, for example red.
Right click on the line.
Choose from the context menu.
Click the "Position and Size" tab.
In the Position area, select each of the following:
"Horizontal:" = From left
"by:" = 19.00 cm
"to:" = Entire page.
Click .
With the line marked, press Ctrl + C.
Unmark the line with ESC.
Press Ctrl + V.
Use the Right arrow key to move the line to the right edge of the page.
Move the first line to the left accordingly.
Save the Squared sheet as a Document template
Now save the sheet with the squares as a Document template.
Choose ▸ ▸ from the menu.
Enter a name for the Document template, for example "A4 - Squared".
Select the template category (folder) and click the button.
Open Squared sheet Document Template
You can now use the Document template at any time.
With Writer open, choose ▸ ▸ from the menu.
In the "Templates" dialog, in the "Filter" field, select "Text Documents".
To the right of it, select the template category (folder) where you previously saved the "Squared 0.5 cm" Document template.
Click on the button.
You can now print the blank sheet or write directly into it.
If you write in the sheet, don't forget to save the document afterwards.
Create Document template with multiple Page styles
You can create the above described Page styles for lined and squared in one Document template of course.
You can create all required Page styles for lined and squared in different dimensions in a single Document template.
You then have the advantage of being able to determine which Page style you want to use after calling up the document (double-click on the desired Page style).
You only have to create the separate lines for the Page margins once, since these are inserted independently of the Page styles.
Page only partially lined or squared
Insert Frames
To create only part or several parts of a page lined or squared, use Frames.
Choose ▸ ▸ from the menu.
In the Frame dialog, click .
Create new Frame template
Now create a new Frame template.
In the sidebar ( Ctrl + F5 ), under Styles, select the Frame templates icon.
Right click on the "Frame" template and choose from the Context menu.
In the "Frame Style" dialog in the "Organiser" tab, enter as name, e.g. "Squared Frame".
In the "Type" tab enter:
Size/Width = 17.00 cm | Minimum height = 0.50 cm | AutoSize = Yes | Anchor: To paragraph.
In the "Wrap" tab, enter:
Wrap Off | Spacing/Bottom = 0.10 cm
In the "Area" tab enter:
Hatch | Hatch (pattern) = red 90 Degrees Crossed | Spacing = 0.50 cm | Line colour = Light Blue 3
In the "Borders" tab, enter:
Line = Light Blue 2, Width = 0.75 pt | Inside Spacing 0.10 cm (all).
Click .
Assign Frame template
Select the inserted Frame.
Double-click on the new Frame template "Squared Frame".
Deselect the Frame again.
Place the cursor in the Frame and press Enter as desired to extend the Frame downward.
Remember to save your Document as a Document template.
Further Informations
Work files
Document template with several Page styles for lined and squared.
"A4 - liniert+kariert mehrfach.ott"
"A4 - Seite teilweise liniert oder kariert"
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