Cornell Notes Template

The Cornell note-taking layout: a cue column for questions and keywords, a large notes area, and a summary at the bottom. Proven to help with review and recall.

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What you get

  • Cue column, notes area and summary section
  • Name, class and date line
  • College, wide, narrow, 8 mm or 6 mm ruling
  • Color options for the dividers
  • Letter or A4

Tips

How to use Cornell notes

Take notes on the right during class. Afterwards, write questions and keywords in the left column, then summarize the page in two or three sentences at the bottom.

Review by covering

Cover the notes column and answer the questions in the cue column out loud. It is quick, active revision.

How to print

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cornell note-taking method?

A system from Cornell University that splits each page into notes, cues and a summary, so reviewing becomes active recall instead of rereading.

Can I change the line spacing?

Yes. Choose college, wide, narrow, 8 mm or 6 mm in Line spacing.

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