What is the Cornell note-taking method?

It splits a page into three parts: a wide notes column for what you capture during class, a narrow cue column on the left for questions and keywords you add afterwards, and a summary bar at the bottom where you write the main idea in your own words. Reviewing the cues and summary is what makes the notes stick.

How wide should the cue column be?

About a third of the page, which is what this template uses. That leaves enough room on the right for full notes while giving you a clear margin on the left for short prompts and keywords.

Can I print several pages?

Yes. Download the PDF once and print as many copies as you like. There is no watermark, no page limit and no charge, so you can keep a stack in your folder.

Will it print correctly on my printer?

Choose the paper size that matches your printer, A4 or US Letter, and print at 100% or "actual size" rather than "fit to page" so the margins stay true. The layout is plain black lines, so it prints cleanly in grayscale too.

Is anything uploaded when I make the PDF?

No. The page is generated entirely in your browser and the file downloads to your device. Nothing you do here is sent to a server, and once the page has loaded it works offline.

Printable Cornell Notes Template

A ready-to-print Cornell notes page as a PDF. It has the classic layout: a narrow cue column on the left for questions and keywords, a wide notes area on the right, and a summary bar along the bottom, with a header for your name, class, date and topic. Pick A4 or US Letter and print as many as you need, free and with no sign-up.

Download and print a ready-made Cornell notes template as a PDF. It uses the classic layout: a cue column on the left, a wide notes area on the right and a summary bar at the bottom, with a header for your name, class and date. Pick A4 or US Letter and print a blank Cornell notes page or a whole stack, free and with no sign-up.

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Paper

How to use it

1
Pick your paper

Choose A4 or US Letter so the page fits your printer and prints edge to edge without cropping.
2
Download the PDF

The template is built in your browser and saved straight to your device. Print one copy or a whole stack.
3
Take notes the Cornell way

Write notes on the right in class, add cue questions on the left afterwards, and write a summary in the bar at the bottom.

When it comes in handy

Lectures and classes

Keep the main notes tidy on the right and turn them into recall questions on the left while it is fresh.

Active recall revision

Cover the notes column and answer your own cue questions, then check. Pair it with a set of digital flashcards to drill the ones you miss.

Reading and research

Summarise a chapter or paper in the bottom bar so you can skim your key points later without rereading.

Instant, exact & 100% in your browser

The conversion runs right here in your browser using exact, standard factors. Nothing you type is sent to a server, there is no sign-up and no limit, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Cornell note-taking method?: It splits a page into three parts: a wide notes column for what you capture during class, a narrow cue column on the left for questions and keywords you add afterwards, and a summary bar at the bottom where you write the main idea in your own words. Reviewing the cues and summary is what makes the notes stick.
How wide should the cue column be?: About a third of the page, which is what this template uses. That leaves enough room on the right for full notes while giving you a clear margin on the left for short prompts and keywords.
Can I print several pages?: Yes. Download the PDF once and print as many copies as you like. There is no watermark, no page limit and no charge, so you can keep a stack in your folder.
Will it print correctly on my printer?: Choose the paper size that matches your printer, A4 or US Letter, and print at 100% or "actual size" rather than "fit to page" so the margins stay true. The layout is plain black lines, so it prints cleanly in grayscale too.
Is anything uploaded when I make the PDF?: No. The page is generated entirely in your browser and the file downloads to your device. Nothing you do here is sent to a server, and once the page has loaded it works offline.

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How to use it

Pick your paper

Download the PDF

Take notes the Cornell way