Virtual Graph Paper
Infinite squared paper for sketching layouts and floor plans, with snapping and nothing else getting in the way.
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How to get the most from it
Virtual Graph Paper sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, calming and clever.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Winding down when your head is busy
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Virtual Graph Paper: quick answers
Is Virtual Graph Paper free?
Yes. Virtual Graph Paper is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Virtual Graph Paper?
No. You can use Virtual Graph Paper without signing up for anything.
Does Virtual Graph Paper work on a phone?
Not well. We file Virtual Graph Paper as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Virtual Graph Paper safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Virtual Graph Paper take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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