How do I make a to-do list that works?

Write each task as a small next step (“call the plumber”, not “house”), mark two or three as top priority, and tick them off — a paper list in sight beats an app you forget to open.

Can I change the columns?

Yes — one column per line, the name and a relative width after a bar (Task|8). Add “Who” for a family list or “Done on” for a work log.

Can I make a daily or weekly version?

Yes — put the date in the field at the top, or use the weekly planner for a week on one page.

What size does it print?

A4 or Letter; fold it in half for a pocket list.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The list is made in your browser.

Printable to-do list

A checklist on paper — tick it off as you go.

Examples temporarily replace the input and settings. You can restore your previous work.

HeadingLines to fill in at the top (one per line)Columns, one per line — add |2 to make one wider, * for tick boxesRowsFill the first column withThe columns after the first areBoxes underneath (one per line)Signature lines (one name to a line)Shade every other rowDirectionPaper

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Example

Worked example — Printable to-do list

Use the following inputs and settings. Keep other settings at the page defaults.

Item	Value
Starting on	2026-11-02
Output files	1
PDF pages	1
PDF	210 × 297 mm

Expected result — PDF · PDF pages: 1. The image shows the first PDF page.

How it works

Keep the columns — tick, task, priority, due — or rename and add your own.
Choose how many lines you want; the box underneath is for notes.
Download, print and keep it on your desk or the fridge.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a to-do list that works?: Write each task as a small next step (“call the plumber”, not “house”), mark two or three as top priority, and tick them off — a paper list in sight beats an app you forget to open.
Can I change the columns?: Yes — one column per line, the name and a relative width after a bar (Task|8). Add “Who” for a family list or “Done on” for a work log.
Can I make a daily or weekly version?: Yes — put the date in the field at the top, or use the weekly planner for a week on one page.
What size does it print?: A4 or Letter; fold it in half for a pocket list.
Is anything uploaded?: No. The list is made in your browser.