Printing grid lines in Notes for iPad

When I print, or export to PDF, the guidelines disappear and all my handwritten notes appear to float on the page. Is it possible to have the guidelines/grid visible when printed?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 10:28 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2023 9:23 AM

Hello jsw64,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

We want to help you get the most from your Notes app on the iPad.

Try adding a table with your data and using the grid there so it will print with Notes:

"Add or edit a table

In a note, tap the Add Table button, then do any of the following:

  • Enter text: Tap a cell, then enter your text. To start another line of text in the cell, touch and hold the Shift key and tap next.
  • Move to the next cell: Tap next. When you reach the last cell, tap next to start a new row.
  • Format a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose a style, such as bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough.
  • Add or delete a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose to add or delete.
  • Move a row or column: Touch and hold a row or column selection handle, then drag it to a new position.
  • See more columns: If the table becomes wider than your screen, swipe right or left on the table to see all the columns.

To remove the table and convert its contents to text, tap a cell in the table, tap the Convert Table to Text button, then tap Convert to Text."

This Apple Support page has the full details: Create and format notes on iPad - Apple Support

We hope this helps to resolve the issue so you can print the lines from the table.

Cheers!

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Jan 21, 2023 9:23 AM in response to jsw64

Hello jsw64,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

We want to help you get the most from your Notes app on the iPad.

Try adding a table with your data and using the grid there so it will print with Notes:

"Add or edit a table

In a note, tap the Add Table button, then do any of the following:

  • Enter text: Tap a cell, then enter your text. To start another line of text in the cell, touch and hold the Shift key and tap next.
  • Move to the next cell: Tap next. When you reach the last cell, tap next to start a new row.
  • Format a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose a style, such as bold, italic, underline, or strikethrough.
  • Add or delete a row or column: Tap a row or column selection handle, then choose to add or delete.
  • Move a row or column: Touch and hold a row or column selection handle, then drag it to a new position.
  • See more columns: If the table becomes wider than your screen, swipe right or left on the table to see all the columns.

To remove the table and convert its contents to text, tap a cell in the table, tap the Convert Table to Text button, then tap Convert to Text."

This Apple Support page has the full details: Create and format notes on iPad - Apple Support

We hope this helps to resolve the issue so you can print the lines from the table.

Cheers!

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