10 Tips and Tricks to Customize the Evernote User Interface

Updated on January 26, 2021

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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