How Each Generation Takes Notes

These are broad cultural tendencies, not rules about anyone. A note can be a screenshot, a voice message, a searchable file, or a paper page — the useful part is being able to find and understand it later.

This set uses Pew Research Center's commonly cited ranges: Boomers (1946–1964), Gen X (1965–1980), Millennials (1981–1996), Gen Z (1997–2012), and Gen Alpha (2013+). 1

Before sharing a note, ask one practical question: screenshot, link, or paper?