How to use auto-formatting

Evernote supports several typing shortcuts that automatically apply special formatting as you type. This allows for the quick creation of common items like lists, tables, and divider lines. You can even create , and !

Item

How to activate

Example

Unordered list (bullets)

Begin a line with * or -

Ordered list (numbers)

Begin a line with 1. or 1)

Note: You can start an ordered list at any number.

To-do item (checkbox)

[] or [x]

Note: Include the 'x' to create a checked box.

Horizontal rule (divider)

---, ===, or *** at the beginning of a line, followed by the Enter key.

Code block

``` at the beginning of a line, followed by the Enter key begins and ends the code block.

Note: Code blocks can’t be created via auto-formatting in Evernote for Windows or Android.

Table

[][][]x3 at the beginning of a line

Note: Type one pair of brackets for each column desired, followed by x and the number of rows desired. Tables can't be created via auto-formatting in Evernote for Android.

Link - URL

Any web address. (i.e., www.evernote.com)

Link - Email

Any email address. (i.e., e4note@evernote.com)

Link - URL with text

use this format: [Evernote Homepage](www.evernote.com)

Emojis

:)
:-o
<3
:100:
:joy:

Note: Evernote supports most common emojis - try your favorites! Emojis can't be created via autoformatting in Evernote for Android.

Removing and disabling auto-formatting

If an auto-formatting element that you don't want pops up, or to turn off some or all types of auto-formatting, follow the steps for your app below.

  • Mac

  • Windows

  • iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

  • Android

  • Web