Evernote Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete Windows & Mac List (2026)
Evernote keyboard shortcuts let you create, format, organize, and navigate notes without ever reaching for the mouse and there are more than 120 of them across Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. Whether you’re capturing a quick thought, highlighting key text, or jumping between notebooks, there’s a shortcut that makes it faster.
This guide lists every current Evernote shortcut in a single Windows-and-Mac table, verified against Evernote’s official shortcut list for 2026. You’ll also learn the ten most useful shortcuts to memorize first, how to highlight text, and how to customize or disable any shortcut using Evernote’s built-in shortcut drawer (Ctrl + / on Windows, ⌘ + / on Mac). A free downloadable PDF cheat sheet is included at the end.
What Are Evernote Keyboard Shortcuts?
Evernote keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that perform actions like creating a note, applying formatting, or searching instantly, without using the mouse. Evernote supports shortcuts on Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. Most can be viewed and customized through the shortcut drawer, opened with Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac). Some core shortcuts, such as copy and paste, are shared system-wide and cannot be remapped.
The 10 Most Useful Evernote Shortcuts
If you only memorize ten Evernote shortcuts, make them these they cover the actions most people use every day.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Create a new note | Ctrl + N | ⌘ N |
| Quickly switch to any note, notebook, or tag | Ctrl + Q | ⌘ J |
| Search across all notes | Ctrl + Alt + F | ⌥ ⌘ F |
| Open the shortcut drawer (view/remap all) | Ctrl + / | ⌘ / |
| Highlight selected text | Ctrl + Shift + H | Ctrl + ⌘ H |
| Insert a to-do checklist | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⇧ ⌘ C |
| Add or edit a hyperlink | Ctrl + K | ⌘ K |
| Move a note to another notebook | Ctrl + Shift + M | Ctrl + ⌘ M |
| Paste and match formatting | Ctrl + Shift + V | ⇧ ⌘ V |
| Capture a screenshot into Evernote | Alt + Ctrl + S | Ctrl + ⌘ Delete |
Most Useful / Core Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| New note | Ctrl + N | ⌘ N |
| New note window | Ctrl + Alt + N | Ctrl + ⌥ ⌘ N |
| New notebook | Ctrl + Shift + N | ⇧ ⌘ N |
| Quickly switch to note/notebook/tag/search | Ctrl + Q | ⌘ J |
| Open shortcut drawer (view/remap all) | Ctrl + / | ⌘ / |
| Search in Evernote | Win + Shift + F | Ctrl + ⌘ E |
| Jump to search bar | Ctrl + Alt + F | ⌥ ⌘ F |
| Capture screen | Alt + Ctrl + S | Ctrl + ⌘ Delete |
| Paste to Evernote (as new note) | Ctrl + Alt + V | Ctrl + ⌘ V |
| Open Evernote Helper / Quick Note | Alt + Ctrl + H | Ctrl + ⌘ N |
Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Show All Notes list | Ctrl + Alt + 1 | ⌥ ⌘ 1 |
| Show Notebooks list | Ctrl + Alt + 2 | ⌥ ⌘ 2 |
| Show Tags list | Ctrl + Alt + 3 | ⌥ ⌘ 3 |
| Jump to shortcuts 1–9 | Ctrl + 1-9 | ⌘ 1-9 |
| Move back | Ctrl + [ | ⌘ [ |
| Move forward | Ctrl + ] | ⌘ ] |
| Set focus to note list | Ctrl + Alt + \ | ⌘ \ |
| Show/Hide Navigation Menu | F10 | ⌥ ⌘ S |
| Full screen | F11 | Ctrl + ⌘ F |
| Move note to notebook | Ctrl + Shift + M | Ctrl + ⌘ M |
| Rename notebook/note/tag/search | F2 | – |
| Display note info | Ctrl + Shift + I | ⇧ ⌘ I |
| Zoom in / out / reset | Ctrl + + / – / 0 | ⌘ + / – / 0 |
| Minimize | Ctrl + M | ⌘ M |
| Hide Evernote | Ctrl + H | ⌘ H |
| Quit Evernote | (via menu) | ⌘ Q |
Note Editing & Formatting Shortcuts
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | ⌘ Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | ⇧ ⌘ Z |
| Cut / Copy / Paste | Ctrl + X / C / V | ⌘ X / C / V |
| Paste & match style | Ctrl + Shift + V | ⇧ ⌘ V |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | ⌘ A |
| Bold / Italic / Underline | Ctrl + B / I / U | ⌘ B / I / U |
| Strikethrough | Ctrl + T | Ctrl + ⌘ K |
| Highlight | Ctrl + Shift + H | Ctrl + ⌘ H |
| Bulleted list | Ctrl + Shift + B | ⇧ ⌘ U |
| Numbered list | Ctrl + Shift + O | ⇧ ⌘ O |
| Checklist / To-Do | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⇧ ⌘ C |
| Add / Edit hyperlink | Ctrl + K | ⌘ K |
| Remove hyperlink | Ctrl + Shift + K | ⇧ ⌘ K |
| Encrypt selected text | Ctrl + Shift + X | ⇧ ⌘ X |
| Insert divider | Ctrl + Shift + – | ⇧ ⌘ H |
| Insert date | Alt + Shift + D | ⇧ ⌘ D |
| Insert time | Ctrl + Shift + D | ⌥ ⇧ ⌘ D |
| Simplify / remove formatting | Ctrl + Space | ⇧ ⌘ F |
| Align left / center / right | Ctrl + L / E / J | ⌥ ⌘ { / + / } |
| Find within note | Ctrl + F | ⌘ F |
| Find next / previous | Ctrl + G / Ctrl+Shift+G | ⌘ G / ⇧ ⌘ G |
| Merge notes | – | ⇧ ⌘ M |
| Copy internal note link | Ctrl + Alt + L | Ctrl + ⌥ ⌘ C |
Note List Shortcuts (Windows only)
| Action | Windows |
|---|---|
| Previous / next note | Up / Down arrow |
| Scroll page up / down | Page Up / Page Down |
| Move to Trash | Ctrl + Delete |
| Close active note window | Ctrl + W |
| Focus note editor | Enter |
iPad & Chromebook Shortcuts
| Action | Chromebook | iPad |
|---|---|---|
| New note | Ctrl + Alt + N | ⌘ N |
| Jump to search | Ctrl + Alt + F | Ctrl + ⌘ E |
| Add a task | Ctrl + Alt + T | ⌘ T |
| Show all notes | Ctrl + Alt + 1 | ⌘ ⌥ 1 |
| Bold / Italic / Underline | Ctrl + B/I/U | ⌘ B/I/U |
How to Highlight Text in Evernote
To highlight text in Evernote, select the text and press Ctrl + Shift + H on Windows or Ctrl + ⌘ + H on Mac. The highlight applies instantly in the default color.
To highlight text in Evernote:
- Select the text you want to highlight.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + H (Windows) or Ctrl + ⌘ + H (Mac).
- To remove the highlight, select the text again and press the same shortcut.
Note: On the web version, use the highlighter button in the formatting toolbar the keyboard shortcut is only available in the desktop apps.
How to Customize or Remap Evernote Keyboard Shortcuts
You can customize most Evernote keyboard shortcuts through the shortcut drawer: press Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac), find the shortcut, and click it to edit or reassign it.
To customize an Evernote shortcut:
- Open the shortcut drawer with Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac). You can also reach it via Help → Keyboard shortcuts.
- Use the search box in the drawer to find the command you want to change.
- Click the shortcut. If it can be edited, an Edit option appears choose it and press your new key combination.
- To undo a change, reopen the same command and select Restore default.
Who can customize what: Free users can customize global (system-wide) shortcuts. Personal, Professional, and Teams subscribers can also customize application-wide shortcuts. Shared system commands like copy (Ctrl/⌘ + C) and bold (Ctrl/⌘ + B) cannot be remapped.
How to Disable Evernote Keyboard Shortcuts
To disable an Evernote keyboard shortcut, open the shortcut drawer (Ctrl + / on Windows, ⌘ + / on Mac), find the shortcut, click it, and select Disable.
To disable a shortcut:
- Open the shortcut drawer with Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac).
- Search for the shortcut you want to turn off.
- Click it and select Disable. If the option doesn’t appear, that shortcut is a shared system command and can’t be disabled.
- To turn it back on later, reopen the command and choose Restore default.
Tip: Disabling is useful when an Evernote global shortcut clashes with another app for example, a screen-capture or search hotkey you’ve assigned elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I disable Evernote keyboard shortcuts?
Open the shortcut drawer with Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac), find the shortcut, click it, and select Disable. Shared system commands like copy and paste can’t be disabled, but most Evernote-specific shortcuts can.
What is the highlight shortcut in Evernote?
The highlight shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + H on Windows and Ctrl + ⌘ + H on Mac. Select your text first, then press the keys. On the web version, use the highlighter button in the toolbar instead.
Can I customize Evernote keyboard shortcuts?
Yes. Open the shortcut drawer (Ctrl + / or ⌘ + /), click any editable shortcut, and reassign it. Free users can customize global shortcuts; Personal, Professional, and Teams subscribers can also customize application-wide shortcuts.
Do Evernote keyboard shortcuts work on the web version?
Most do not. The Evernote web client supports far fewer shortcuts than the desktop apps, and some keys (like Ctrl + N) are intercepted by the browser. For full shortcut support, use the Windows or Mac desktop app.
What is the shortcut to create a new note in Evernote?
Press Ctrl + N on Windows or ⌘ + N on Mac. To open a new note in a separate window, use Ctrl + Alt + N (Windows) or Ctrl + ⌥ + ⌘ + N (Mac).
How do I see all available Evernote shortcuts?
Press Ctrl + / (Windows) or ⌘ + / (Mac) to open the shortcut drawer, which lists every shortcut and lets you search, edit, or disable them. You can also reach it via Help → Keyboard shortcuts.
Why did my Evernote shortcut stop working?
The most common reasons are that the shortcut was customized or disabled in the shortcut drawer, you’re using the web version (limited support), or you’re on the newer Evernote app where some legacy bindings changed. Open Ctrl + / to check the current assignment.
Evernote Shortcuts: Quick Recap
Evernote keyboard shortcuts let you work almost entirely from the keyboard across Windows, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook. If you remember only five, make them these:
- New note: Ctrl + N (Windows) / ⌘ N (Mac)
- Quick switch to any note, notebook, or tag: Ctrl + Q / ⌘ J
- Search all notes: Ctrl + Alt + F / ⌥ ⌘ F
- Highlight text: Ctrl + Shift + H / Ctrl + ⌘ H
- Open the shortcut drawer (to view, customize, or disable any shortcut): Ctrl + / / ⌘ /
Every shortcut above is verified against Evernote’s official list for 2026. Some keys can be customized or disabled in the shortcut drawer, so if one behaves differently, open Ctrl + / to check its current assignment. Download the full cheat sheet above to keep every shortcut within reach.
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