What are date mentions?
Add a date to a note by typing @ and then the date. Evernote recognizes what you type and inserts it as a formatted date. When the date is close, it shows as "Today" or "Tomorrow" instead of the full date. You can use date mentions in the body of a note and in the title, on desktop, web, and mobile.
Insert a date with @
Type @ where you want the date to go, then start typing. Evernote understands:
- Keywords: "today", "tomorrow", "yesterday"
- Relative: "next Monday", "last Friday", "next week"
- Offsets: "in 3 days", "5 days ago", "in 2 weeks"
- Holidays: "Christmas", "Halloween", "Easter"
- Specific dates: "March 15", "3/15", "2025-02-14
Change how dates appear
When Allow relative dates is turned on in Settings > Preferences > Notes, dates near today show as:
- Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow
- A weekday for dates within the current week
- "Next Monday" or "Last Friday" for dates in the next or previous week
- The full date for anything further out
With Allow relative dates turned off, all date mentions show the full date.
Change the format for all dates
Go to Settings > Preferences > Notes and pick a date format. This changes every date mention in your notes that uses the default format.
Change the format for one date
Click a date mention to open the picker. From there, you can set a different format for just that date, without affecting any others.
Holiday emoji
On some holidays, Evernote may show a small emoji next to a date you insert, giving you a quick visual cue right inside your note. The specific holidays that are recognized can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Does @ to insert a date work on mobile?
Yes. Date mentions work on desktop, web, and mobile.
Can I add a date in the note title?
Yes. Typing @ in the note title opens the same mention picker you use in the body of a note, so you can insert a date directly into the title.
How do I change the date format?
Go to Settings > Preferences > Notes and choose your preferred date format.
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