Why bullet journals use dots
You get alignment without a heavy ruling. Lay out a week, a tracker, or a to-do list, then ignore the dots when you don’t need them. For a strict grid, use graph paper; for 3D boxes, try isometric paper.
Dot Grid Paper
5 / 7.5 / 10 mm spacing and a choice of dot size. More flexible than lines, easier to keep straight than a blank page.
Preview is scaled to fit. Choose “Actual size” when you print.
You get alignment without a heavy ruling. Lay out a week, a tracker, or a to-do list, then ignore the dots when you don’t need them. For a strict grid, use graph paper; for 3D boxes, try isometric paper.
Bullet journals, planners, light sketching, and simple tables. The dots guide you without looking as busy as a full grid.
5 mm is the usual journal choice. 7.5–10 mm works better for big headers, weekly spreads, or kids.