Well-organized notes are proven to aid memory retention, but they don't have to be boring! Creating visually appealing "aesthetic" notes can make studying more enjoyable and motivate you to review them more often. This guide will show you how to use simple design elements to structure your notes for maximum clarity and impact.
Step 1: Create a Clear Header
Start with a standard "A4 Portrait" page. Every set of notes needs a clear title and date. Use a "Heading" element for your main subject (e.g., "Biology - Chapter 5"). For the date, use a monospaced font like 'Roboto Mono' to give it a clean, typewritten look that separates it from the main content.
Pro Tip: Establishing a consistent header format across all your notes makes them instantly recognizable and easier to file and organize later.
Step 2: Use Containers to Block Topics
The key to organized notes is separating information into logical blocks. The Container element is perfect for this. Add a container and give it a very light background color and a thin border. This creates a dedicated, visually distinct space for a specific topic, like "Key Definitions" or "Chapter Summary."
Step 3: Organize with Bullet Points & Dividers
For detailed information inside a container, structure is key. Use a "Text" element to create a sub-header. To create clean bullet points, you can use standard HTML tags like `
- ` for unordered lists and `
- ` for list items directly within the "Text" element's content box.
Pro Tip: For even more structure, add a thin "Divider" element below your sub-header. This small touch adds a professional separation and makes your notes much easier to scan during revision.
Step 4: Use Color to Code Information
Color is a powerful tool for memory. Assign a specific color to each type of information. For example, you could make all "Key Terms" containers light blue, and all "Important Formulas" containers light yellow. Simply change the background color of the "Container" element in the Style Panel.
Pro Tip: Don't go overboard! Stick to a limited palette of 2-3 colors per page to keep things clean. The goal is to create visual cues, not a rainbow that distracts from the content.
The Final Result
By combining these simple elements, you can transform your plain notes into a powerful study tool. This organized, color-coded layout is clean, effective, and much more engaging to review. Try creating a template for your favorite subject in the editor!