Learning Evernote from Scratch

Create and save notes in Evernote from the home page by tapping create new note, entering a title and content, and viewing notes in home, recent, and notes sections.

Create notebooks such as the default notebook and a Udemy example notebook, then add new notes inside each to keep content organized.

Rename notebooks by selecting one, tapping the three-dot menu, and choosing rename; delete notebooks by selecting and confirming, with notes moved to trash and undo unavailable.

Learn how stacks organize notebooks in Evernote, create new stacks, add notebooks to stacks with the three-dot menu, and drag, drop, or remove notebooks to manage multiple stacks.

Create notes that save to the default notebook and learn how to set a different notebook as default using the three-dot menu; switch defaults anytime.

Explore how to customize note views in Evernote by switching between snippets, cards, and side lists, and selecting visible details like date created, location, body text, tags, reminders, and images.

Learn to filter notes in Evernote by using default notebook, URLs, contains, and dates (created or updated) to refine results.

Sort your notes in Evernote using sort options by date updated, date created, or title, and view them grouped alphabetically by title.

Export notes from the Evernote desktop by selecting export note, choosing the Evernote format or a single web page, and saving to a chosen location such as the desktop.

Export notes as pdf from the desktop Evernote by selecting file, export note as pdf, adjust paper size, margins, color mode, and orientation, then export to create a pdf document.

Import exported notes and text files as notes into the desktop version of Evernote by using the file menu, selecting import, choosing the format, and opening the file.

Learn to duplicate a node, copy it to another notebook, rename and move notes using the three-dot menu, drag-and-drop, and attachments transfer seamlessly.

Move notes to trash in Evernote using the three-dot menu, restore or permanently delete them, and empty trash to permanently remove all items, returning restored notes to notebooks.

Learn how to format notes in Evernote by selecting text, applying fonts (script, handwritten, monospace), adjusting size and color, and using bold, italic, underline, and highlights.

Learn to create and manage unordered (bulleted) and ordered (numbered) lists, and checkboxes in Evernote, including adding items, dragging to reorder, and turning items into to-do lists.

Learn to add external and internal links in Evernote by linking text to websites and to other notes, with default blue and green colors.

Explore alignment options in Evernote by left, center, and right alignment; adjust indentation, indent and outdent list items, and manage spacing between notes.

Learn how to format notes in Evernote using large, medium, and small headers, apply headings and normal text, remove indentation, and synchronize header styles across the note.

Explore advanced text formatting in Evernote, including strikethrough, superscript, and subscript, and adjust font size to create formulas like H2O. Learn to remove or simplify formatting to return to default.

Insert and work with tables in notes, choose table from insert, enter data, select cells, format colors, and add columns by pressing tab.

Resize table cells by dragging division lines, add rows and columns with plus buttons or tab, delete rows or columns, undo with control z, and delete the entire table.

Learn how to customize table cells by selecting one or more cells, opening the down arrow, and applying a cell background color and a text color.

Explore how to align cell content in Evernote tables by choosing left, center, or vertical top, center, or bottom alignments via the cell alignment options and dropdown menus.

Learn to merge and unmerge multiple cells in Evernote by selecting several cells, using the drop-down menu and down arrow, and understanding the limits on unmerging.

Explore how to adjust cell width in Evernote by using the set node to width and window width options, which rearrange note content into the desired layout.

Learn to structure notes in Evernote by inserting dividers to create sections. Use the insert menu to add divider lines and keep notes organized.

Learn to insert a code block in Evernote by selecting insert, choosing code block, and typing HTML to render properly, then paste from your clipboard into the block.

Add checkboxes to notes to build checklists and shopping lists. Use the insert menu to add items, rearrange them, and tick off completed tasks.

Insert sketches into notes using the sketch tool, adjust pen color and size, erase, cut and move, snap to shape, zoom and fit content, and save the sketch.

Insert images into Evernote by selecting insert, choosing image, and opening the file, then resize and preview in full screen to enhance notes.

Explore how to manage embedded images in Evernote, including renaming, editing and annotating, full screen previews, saving and downloading, resizing, and switching between image previews and titles.

Learn how to annotate images in Evernote using the edit and annotate tool, adding arrows, text, shapes, stamps, and highlights, and save annotations.

Explore suggested templates for new notes, including to-do lists, lecture notes, essay outlines, meeting notes, and project plans, and access the gallery to apply saved templates.

Discover how to use the eye cleanup feature to quickly rearrange and correct notes, detect their contents, and create neat, presentable notes that save time.

Learn how to create and manage tasks in Evernote using the new task option, add items, check or uncheck, rename, and organize a to-do checklist.

Learn how to paste text in Evernote from scratch and preserve or apply the original style when pasting into a new note using the paste with match style feature.

Add attachments to notes in Evernote by selecting insert, choosing attachment, and opening your file; preview, rename, view, and download options appear at the cursor location.

Learn to attach files from Google Drive to Evernote by inserting Google Drive, linking your Google account, and selecting documents or images to insert into notes.

Insert and manage audio recordings in the desktop version of Evernote by using insert, recording, stopping, renaming, saving as, and playing the web file attachment.

Learn to install the Evernote Web Clipper extension from the Chrome Web Store on any Chromium-based browser, pin it, and access its options for clipping notes.

Clip web content with the Evernote Web Clipper to save selections as notes, choose article or screenshot formats, annotate, add tags and notes, and save to notebooks.

Select multiple notes across notebooks, choose Miss, rename the new note as Miss Notes, and view contents from all four notes.

Add and manage tags in Evernote notes to distinguish and filter content. Create new tags, assign them to notes, and edit tags to organize notes by characteristics for easier filtering.

Navigate Evernote by accessing tags from the left sidebar, click a tag to display all related notes, and see relevant tags and notes update accordingly.

Modify tags in Evernote from scratch by creating sub tags, renaming, moving, and deleting tags. Assign to notes, add to shortcuts, and move tags across levels.

Use shortcuts in Evernote to quickly access contents by dragging items to shortcuts, and add items or tags from notes via the three-dot menu for quick access.

Search note contents using the search feature and filters to locate saved notes in Evernote, demonstrating keyword entry and filter refinements.

Use the find within note feature to locate information inside a single note, highlighting matches and adjusting case sensitivity to refine results as you navigate between them.

Learn to replace text inside an Evernote note using the three-dot menu, within note search, and replace all with options for case sensitivity and spacing.

Learn how to share notes via a link in Evernote, enable a shareable link, copy the URL, and control access by disabling the link.

Learn how to share notes by email in Evernote, inviting others with edit or view privileges, sending invites, and viewing updates in the shared note.

Adjust sharing permissions for a note in Evernote, set view or edit, and remove access. Enable or stop a shareable link to let anyone with the link view.

Collaborate in real time on a single Evernote note with multiple users, using editor permissions and shared access to see each other’s cursors and edits as they happen.

Learn to encrypt and decrypt selected text in the Evernote desktop app using a passphrase, reveal encrypted content, and perform permanent decryption to keep notes confidential.

Learn to use the scratch pad on the Evernote home page to quickly jot ideas, then convert it into a note with the three-dot menu and continue editing.

Access the work chat in Evernote, create a new chat, add multiple email addresses, and exchange messages to collaborate without having to use an external chat application.

Master Evernote keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow, including copy, cut, paste, text formatting, and navigation with Alt+Ctrl+2 to open notes and Alt+Ctrl+4 to open notebooks.

Access and update note info in Evernote by opening more options, selecting note info, editing the title, tags, created date, author, and URL, then save to apply changes.

Tap the three-dot menu, choose print, and select save as PDF to generate a note PDF. Adjust pages, orientation, margins, scale, header and footer, and background graphics, then save.

Navigate to the gear settings, open devices and your profile to view active logins, revoke access, and sign out of unused devices to secure your Evernote account.

Learn how to manage login and security settings in Evernote, including updating email and password, and enabling two-step verification for extra protection.

Manage connected services in Evernote via gear icon; connect or disconnect accounts like Google sign-in, Google Drive, Apple ID, Wall Street Journal, and Nike to view financial and breaking news.

Discover how to send notes to Evernote by using your unique email address found in your profile, then email test notes to appear on your home page.

Access the personal settings in Evernote by clicking the gear icon, then go to your profile to edit name, language, auto filing, tagging, and email preferences, and save changes.

Explore the Evernote desktop menu, including file, edit, view, tools, and help, to create notes, tasks, notebooks, tags, and access formatting, zoom, and sidebar controls.

Learn to access and customize Evernote preferences, including appearance options (light, dark, system), spell check, note counts, recent notes, shortcuts, default notebook, and premium features like calendar and task settings.

Navigate to your profile by tapping the gear icon, go to personal info, update your profile photo with crop and resize, change your name and email, and save changes.

Learn to customize the Evernote home page by changing background, uploading images, and adding widgets like calendar, filtered notes, notebooks, and shortcuts; preview layouts and upgrade to save your design.

Learn to add and switch between multiple Evernote accounts on the desktop app, sign in with different credentials, and manage instant access across two accounts.

Navigate to your profile, access account status, and choose deactivate for temporary access or close your Evernote account for good, with a note to back up notes before proceeding.

Learn how to reactivate a deactivated Evernote account by signing in with your email, following the reactivation link, and setting a new password while revoking sessions if needed.

Learn how to capture web content with Evernote Web Clipper, organize notes, clip images and bookmarks, export as a pdf, and clean up with AI for shareable e-learning resources.

Conclude your learning by practicing Evernote to create effective notes, jotting down ideas, and continuing your future note-taking journey.