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10 Tips and Tricks to Customize the Evernote User Interface

By Cindy Grigg Cindy Grigg Writer Cindy Grigg is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a productivity writer who teaches Microsoft Office software to students and pros. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 26, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services This is your guide for ten ways to customize the look and feel of Evernote. The desktop versions have more options for customization than the web or mobile versions, but you should be able to find some new ideas for using this note-taking tool on various devices. 01 of 10

Change the Default Font in Evernote

Desktop versions of Evernote allow you to specify a default font for notes. This means future notes are created with the default font. For example, in Windows go to Tools > Options > Note. 02 of 10

Use Evernote Shortcuts to Make Taking Notes Even Simpler

You can create up to 250 shortcuts for notes, notebooks, stacks, searches, and more. The shortcut sidebar is located on the left side of the screen and can be customized. For example, in the Android tablet version, long tap or right-click the note (without opening it) and select Add to Shortcuts. Or, drag and drop a notebook to the Shortcuts on the ​sidebar to the left. 03 of 10

Add a Note to the Evernote Home Screen

Want a certain note front and center when you open Evernote? The first thing you see is the Evernote Home Screen, so place priority items there. In the Android tablet version, long tap or right-click the note before opening it and select Home Screen. Or select the triple-square icon in the upper-right corner while in the note, then select Home Screen. 04 of 10

Customize Note Views in Evernote

To customize how notes appear in a notebook, go to the upper-right corner to find options under View. The drop-down menu has options for Cards, Expanded Cards, Snippets, or List, depending on your account type and device. You have a couple of options for displaying notebooks on some devices. In the upper-right corner of the Notebooks screen, you can toggle between List View and Grid View. 05 of 10

Turn Left Panel Displays on or off in Evernote

In the desktop versions of Evernote, you can streamline the interface by turning on or off options such as note, notebook, tag, and navigation panels. For example, the Left Panel display has default settings that you can customize in the desktop versions. For example, in Windows, select View > Left Panel. 06 of 10

Customize the Evernote Toolbar

In Evernote, you can customize the toolbar in desktop versions. For example, in the Windows version, open a note and select Tools > Customize Toolbar. Options include showing or hiding tools or inserting separator lines between tools, creating an organized appearance. 07 of 10

Change Language Options in Evernote

Evernote is available in several languages, including dictionary settings. For example, in the Windows desktop version, change the language through Tools > Options > Language. 08 of 10

Disable or Enable Auto Title in Evernote

In mobile versions of Evernote, the default setting is likely set for titles to be automatically generated. Turn auto titling of new notes on or off by selecting Settings > Note Creation Settings, then selecting or deselecting the box. 09 of 10

Show or Hide the Status Bar in Evernote

In desktop versions, you can show the word count, character count, file size, and more by showing the Status Bar. Turn this on or off under View. 10 of 10

Customize Clipping Options in Evernote

Set a default Evernote notebook folder for web clippings, to customize how windows launch, and more in the desktop versions. In the Windows desktop version, for example, find these settings under Tools > Options > Clipping. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Fonts to Word How to Customize an iPhone Lockscreen in iOS 16 How to Add or Remove Shortcuts on Facebook How to Use Firefox for Mac How to Modify the Mac Finder Sidebar Getting Around Photoshop CC How to Customize an iPhone's Home Screen How to Change the Default Font and Size in Outlook How to Set the Home Page to Your Favorite Website How to Customize the MacBook Touch Bar How to Customize the Music App Toolbar on an iPhone How to Bookmark All Tabs in Chrome on Android How to Change the Font Size on Your Screen How to Customize a OnePlus 9 Phone 9 Basic Tips and Tricks for Microsoft OneNote for Beginners The 10 Best Note Taking Apps of 2021 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies