Free Printable Cornell Notes Template
Cornell notes with cue column and summary box — the study method that works.
Free: download the PDF, or customize it and export up to five pages (with a small Print A Page footer). No signup needed. Pro removes the footer and adds every export format.
About this cornell notes template
Cornell notes with cue column and summary box — the study method that works. Also known as cornell note paper or cornell notes PDF, it is one of 79 papers in Print A Page, a free online editor for printable paper.
Structured note-taking pages turn passive reading into active study: a cue column, a summary box or a graphic organizer gives your notes a shape you can review in minutes before a test.
Measurements
- Line spacing: 7.1 mm (9/32 in)
- Cue column: 55 mm (2.17 in) wide
- Summary box: 50 mm (1.97 in) tall
- Default page: US Letter, 8.5 × 11 in
Make it yours
Options for this paper in the editor:
- Line Spacing
- Header
- Cue Width
- Summary Height
- Cue Column
- Header Fields
- Rule Lines in Cue Column
- Rule Lines in Summary
How to print cornell notes template
- Open the paper and choose your page size (US Letter, A4 and 15 more).
- Adjust spacing, margins and labels until it matches what you need.
- Export a PDF, then print at 100% scale ("Actual size"), not "Fit to page", so every line keeps its true measurement.
Works with every paper
- 17 page sizes, from 4 × 6 to ARCH D, in inches, mm or cm
- Split the page and mix this paper with any other style
- Margins, labels and name/date headers
- True-scale printing at up to 1200 dpi (vector export with Pro)
- PDF (Free and Pro), plus Word, PNG, JPEG and more with Pro
- Batch up to 500 pages with Pro: names, dates or a spreadsheet
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Questions
Is this cornell notes template PDF free?
Yes. Download it above as a PDF in US Letter or A4, no signup needed. It carries a small Print A Page footer. To change the spacing, margins or size first, open it in the free editor.
Can I print cornell notes template for free?
Yes. Download the PDF, or open it in the editor, customize it and export a PDF of up to five pages with no signup. Free exports carry a small Print A Page footer; Pro removes it and adds Word, PNG, JPEG and more.
What paper sizes can I print it on?
17 sizes, including US Letter, US Legal, A4, A5, A6, A3, Tabloid, Statement, Executive, 4 × 6, 5 × 7 and 8 × 10, up to ARCH D, in inches, mm or cm. Lines and boxes keep their true size when you print at 100%.
What are the default measurements?
By default: line spacing 7.1 mm (9/32 in); cue column 55 mm (2.17 in) wide; summary box 50 mm (1.97 in) tall. Every measurement can be changed in the editor.
Can I put cornell notes template and another paper on one page?
Yes. Split the page into sections and give each its own paper, for example cornell notes template beside flashcard template. The Layers panel lets you stack, hide or lock sections.