Cornell Notes Template: uses, sizes and printing tips
The Cornell note-taking layout on one page: a narrow cue column on the left for questions and keywords, a wide lined area for class notes and a summary box across the bottom, plus a Name, Class, Date and Topic header. Adjust the column widths or switch the notes area to graph or dot grid.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Choose lined, graph, dot or blank notes, the line spacing and the widths of the cue column and summary box.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Review within 24 hours: fill in the cues and summary the same day you take the notes.
- During class write only in the Notes column. Afterwards add questions and keywords on the left and a 2–3 sentence summary at the bottom.
- Cover the notes column and quiz yourself from the cue column before a test.
FAQ
How wide is the cue column?
The classic layout uses a 2½ inch cue column and a 2 inch summary box; you can choose 2, 2½ or 3 inches for the column and 1½ to 2½ inches for the summary.
Can I use Cornell notes for math?
Yes — switch Notes area to Graph for equations and diagrams, or use the Cornell graph paper page.
What is the Cornell note-taking method?
A page layout developed at Cornell University: a wide notes column, a narrow cue column for questions and keywords, and a summary box at the bottom. It turns notes into a built-in review sheet.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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