This study deals with writing paper since the early beginning until present time; the first symbolic writing attempts depicted on cave walls, stones, clay tablets, papyrus, bones, animal skin, wood, textiles (like silk) up to the modern paper industry that was first invented in China, and then spreading all over Europe by the Arabs after unfolding its manufacturing secrets. The research also explores the development of paper industry throughout history and the various materials, especially wood, used in processing it, and covers the names the various types, employments of paper, and finally the importance of building paper factories to meet the various social and economic demands.