Color Coding Notes 101 by aca-demia

Tip 1: Use a limited amount of color

When I take notes I only use three colors. Two similar colors and one that is complimentary. I keep the colors limited so that it’s easy to identify key points on my notes. 

Tip 2: Writing out your notes

I choose one of the similar colors to be my main color where I write down facts and principles. I choose the other similar color to write out starting questions. Below, I use a dark blue to write out my main notes on the right column, and the light blue for starting questions on the left column. On the right column I use the light blue for anything that needs to stand out, like important vocab. 

I use my complimentary color (orange) for writing down names and dates. 

Tip 3: Charts and graphs

For charts and graphs I use the two similar colors together, but you can always use more colors on more detailed charts, graphs etc.