Tags overview

Tags are a powerful way to organize your notes, making it easier to find and manage information. Unlike notebooks, which group notes into distinct collections, tags allow for flexible categorization—perfect for notes that span multiple topics.

Tags can be used for:

• Personal organization: Add a tag for each family member or based on how often you need to reference a note (e.g., “Daily,” “Weekly,” “Monthly” for to-do lists).
• Project management: Label notes based on their status (e.g., “Active,” “Completed”).
• Prioritization: Use tags like “P1” or “P2” to define priority levels.
• School: Create tags for each subject or semester.
• Research: Assign tags based on themes, companies, or topics.

Create a tag from the navigation menu

You can also create and view tags from the navigation menu.

• Web and Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  • In the sidebar, hover over Tags and click the + sign.
  • From the sidebar, open the Tags section and click the Create new tag button n the top-right corner (tag icon with + sign).
  • Use the keyboard shortcut Cmd + ‘ or Ctrl + ‘ (desktop app only).
• Mobile (iPhone, Android, iPad and tablets)
  1. If the Tags section is not visible in the navbar, tap the three dots to access more sections.
  2. Tap Tags to open the section.
  3. Tap Create new tag (tag icon with + sign) to add a new tag.

Create and add tags to notes

To add a tag to a note, follow these steps based on your operating system.

• Web and Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  1. At the bottom of the note, click the Add tag button (tag icon with + sign).
  2. Start typing to select an existing tag or create a new one.
• Mobile (iPhone, Android, iPad and tablets)
  1. Tap the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu.
  2. Tap Add tag to open the Tags view.
  3. Select an existing tag or tap New tag to create one.

To remove existing tags in a note, you can:

• Web and Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  • At the bottom of the note, click the downwards arrow next to a tag, then select Remove tag. 
  • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner to open the menu and select Edit tags.
• Mobile (iPhone, Android, iPad and tablets)
  • Tap the tags in the top-right corner of the note.

Delete a tag

To delete a tag, follow these steps based on your operating system.

• Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  1. Open the Tags section from the sidebar.
  2. Hover over a tag, then click the three dots or right-click on it.
  3. Select Delete tag…, then confirm by clicking Delete.
• Mobile (iPhone, Android, iPad and tablets)
  1. Open the Tags section from the navigation menu.
  2. Swipe left on a tag, then tap the three dots.
  3. Select Delete tag, then tap Delete.
• Web
  1. Open the Tags section from the sidebar.
  2. Hover over a tag, then click the three dots.
  3. Select Delete tag…, then confirm by clicking Delete.

Note: For Teams accounts, tags can only be deleted via the Admin Console. For more information on tags for Teams accounts, visit this page.

Find tagged notes

Filter your notes by tags and nested tags to find what you need faster. When filtering by tags, you can view all notes associated with a tag and even choose to include or exclude notes with any of its sub-tags.

• Web and Desktop (Mac and Windows)
  1. Click the filter icon at the top right of the notes list, then click the Tags box to view your list of tags.
  2.  Select a tag or click the three dots next to the desired tag, then select either Include sub-tags or Exclude sub-tags.
• Mobile (iPhone, Android, iPad and tablets)
  1. Tap the three dots at the top right of the notes list, then tap Filter notes, then select Tags.
  2. Select a tag or click the three dots next to the desired tag, and select either Include sub-tags or Exclude sub-tags.

Tips for better tag management

• Organize tags in a nested structure by creating sub-tags. More on how to do this here.
• Save frequently used tags as shortcuts for quick access.
• Use consistent names—prefixes like “Project-” or “Client-” improve clarity.
• Review regularly—remove outdated tags to keep your system tidy.

With a smart tagging strategy, Evernote becomes an even more powerful tool for organization and productivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share tags?

Sharing tags is only available for Teams accounts. To learn more, visit this page.

Why can’t I add a tag to a note?

If you can't add tags to a note, you should check if the note is shared or if it's located in a shared notebook. Currently, tags cannot be added to shared notes. To learn more, visit this page. 

Can I create a sub-tag/nested tags?

Yes, you can nest tags. To learn how to do it, visit this page. 

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Updated March 23, 2025 23:21