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Cornell Notes Template: Print and Download PDF
Print adjustable cue, notes and summary areas, a title and date header, and lined, dotted or blank note space. Preview the result, print at actual size or download a PDF in your browser.
Cornell Notes Template: Print and Download PDF: Print adjustable cue, notes and summary areas, a title and date header, and lined, dotted or blank note space. Runs 100% locally in your browser with zero server file uploads.
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Write notes during class, add cues and questions afterwards, then summarise and review. Walter Pauk described the Cornell method in How to Study in College. The layout here is adjustable.
Print at 100% or actual size. Match the paper size and turn off browser headers and footers.
PDF uses standard fonts. Some scripts may need browser printing for correct lettering.
The Cornell method
Walter Pauk described the Cornell method in How to Study in College. Record notes, add cues or questions, recite from those cues, reflect and review. This adjustable sheet separates cues, notes and a summary without reproducing the original worksheet. The Cornell Learning Strategies Center (https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/) explains the system.
Dimensions and printing
A4 is 210 × 297 mm; Letter is 215.9 × 279.4 mm. A5, A3, Legal and Tabloid are also available where the layout permits. Print at actual size, matching the paper setting and turning off headers and footers. SVG absolute lengths use millimetres. W3C SVG coordinates: https://www.w3.org/TR/SVG2/coords.html
PDF export uses standard PDF fonts; unsupported scripts may need browser printing. Supported geometry remains vector; images remain embedded raster artwork. jsPDF and svg2pdf.js are MIT-licensed: https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF and https://github.com/yWorks/svg2pdf.js
How to use it
- Enter the content or choose the layout settings.
- Set the page size, margins, colour and printed weight.
- Check the live preview, then print at actual size or download PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I print at the right size?
Select actual size or 100%, match the chosen paper, and turn off browser headers and footers. Do a plain-paper test before using card or label stock.
Does it download a PDF?
Yes. Download PDF creates a file directly in your browser. Standard PDF fonts cover a limited set of scripts; browser printing can preserve other lettering.
How should I use the three areas?
Use the main area for notes, the cue column for questions and keywords, and the bottom area for a brief summary. Use the cues to practise recalling the notes.
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