Printable Cornell Notes

Cornell notes PDF in 7 color schemes

This Cornell notes PDF is a printable template based on the Cornell note-taking system and made for printing at home. It's aimed at students who want one consistent page for every class.

Color is the main choice here. Give each subject its own scheme, such as Forrest for one course and Flame for another, and every stack of pages is easy to spot in your binder.

Sizes & colors

You'll get a zipped folder of PDF files in A4 and US Letter sizes. Each of the seven schemes is included:

• Rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, purple
• Ocean: blues & greens
• Fruity: pinks & purples
• Bubblegum: pinks, purples, blues & greens
• Flame: reds, oranges & yellows
• Forrest: greens
• Bohemian: browns & tans

Mixing schemes across subjects

You can print one scheme for everything or mix several. A single color suits a student who wants a uniform binder, while a different scheme per subject lets you pull out the right notes by color alone.

Questions about this Cornell notes PDF

Can I type into it on my computer? No, PDF files aren't editable, so you'll print the pages and write your notes by hand.

Will anything be posted to me? No. It's an instant digital download, and nothing is shipped.

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