Using Evernote - Quick Start Guide

The best way to start using Evernote effectively is to start creating notes. A note is just what it sounds like—any piece of information you want to save for later.

Get started in 3 easy steps:

Step 1Create a new note

  • Mac

    Click the green + Note button at the top of the left sidebar.

  • Windows

    Click the green + Note button at the top of the left sidebar.

  • iPad and tablets

    Tap the green New note button on the homepage.

  • iPhone and Android

    Tap the green New note button in the Create page.

  • Web

    Click the green + Note button at the top of the left sidebar.

 

Step 2Add some content

Once you've created a note, give it a name so it's easy to find later, and enter some text. Unless you choose otherwise, new notes are saved to the default notebook.

 

Step 3Find your notes

 

  • Mac

    Type your search query into the search bar on the left-hand side.

  • Windows

    Type your search query into the search bar on the left-hand side.

  • iPad and tablets

    Type your search query into the search bar on the homepage,.

  • iPhone and Android

    Type your search query into the search bar in the Create page, or at the top of your note list.

  • Web

    Type your search query into the search bar on the left-hand side.

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