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Cirsium

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10. A4 is a common paper size

Reply to SamKnause (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 PM

Apr 2025

"Standard paper sizes like ISO A4 are widely used all over the world today. This text explains the ISO 216 paper size system and the ideas behind its design."

A4 is used for letters, magazines, forms, catalogs, laser printer and copying machine output.

International standard paper sizes

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What are A4 pieces of paper ??? SamKnause Apr 2025 #7

I assume that is a typo SCantiGOP Apr 2025 #8

It was in the article as well. I thought maybe it was something I never heard of. Thanks. SamKnause Apr 2025 #9

A4 is a common paper size Cirsium Apr 2025 #10

Thank you. SamKnause Apr 2025 #12

A4 is also how the British refer to what we would call an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper LearnedHand Apr 2025 #14

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