Cornell Notes
The standard Cornell layout: a wide notes column on the right, a cue column on the left and a summary strip along the bottom.
Typical uses
- Lecture and class notes
- Reading notes and knowledge organisation
- Self-testing by covering the notes column
How to use
- 1Pick the template
Open the generator β this template is preselected
- 2Adjust settings
Set page size, margins and the template's own options
- 3Live preview
The preview refreshes instantly so you can confirm the layout
- 4Print or download
Print directly, or export PDF / PNG / SVG
Which export format?
Best for printing. Page dimensions are locked in millimetres and stay sharp at any zoom
For documents and web sharing. High-resolution 300 DPI bitmap
Lossless vector, editable in Illustrator or Inkscape
Fastest when you need it now β set scaling to 100%
FAQ
Can I change the zone sizes?
Yes. "Cue column width" defaults to 60 mm and "Summary height" to 50 mm; adjust both to suit your handwriting. The notes-area line spacing is separate and defaults to 8 mm.
How do I use this method?
Take notes in the wide column during the lesson, then write keywords and likely exam questions in the cue column afterwards. When revising, cover the notes and recite from the cues alone, then summarise the page in a sentence or two at the bottom.
Why are the printed dimensions wrong?
If your print dialogue has "Fit to page" enabled or scaling below 100%, the whole grid is scaled down. Set scaling to 100% / "Actual size", and tick the calibration ruler in the generator, then measure the 5 cm mark with a ruler. PDF dimensions are locked in the file, so they are the safest option.
Should I choose PDF, PNG or SVG?
Use PDF for printing and millimetre accuracy, PNG for documents and web sharing, and SVG for vector editing. Templates with Chinese tracing characters are exported as high-resolution raster PDFs so the glyphs stay intact; for vector-quality tracing, use "Print β Save as PDF".
Can I change the page size, colours and line weight?
Yes. The common settings cover page size (A4 / A5 / B5 / 16K / Letter / custom), orientation, margins, binding margin, background colour, page numbers, watermark and logo. Cornell Notes also has its own options in the "Template settings" panel.
Does anything I type or upload get sent to a server?
No. Generation, preview and export all happen inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.
