Unlock Evernote's Hidden Power: 5 Advanced Features for Maximum Productivity

With over 100 million users worldwide, Evernote remains a top choice for note-taking and productivity since its 2008 launch. It's the ultimate tool for "remembering everything"—receipt photos, invoices, quick notes, blog downloads, and more.

Evernote excels at organization: group notes into notebooks, stack notebooks, search text even in images, and sync across devices. But its true potential lies in underused advanced features.

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Advanced Search Features

Evernote's search is incredibly powerful yet often overlooked. Its "Descriptive Search" (available on Mac) lets you use natural phrases for precise results.

For notes created in Barcelona since 2014, type "notes created in Barcelona since 2014." Need recipe ideas? Try "notes that are recipes."

Another gem: "Related Results." Install the Evernote Web Clipper browser extension, enable the option, and see relevant saved notes alongside Google search results.

As your note collection grows, Related Results prevents duplicates by surfacing forgotten content right when you need it.

Automate Note Saving with IFTTT

We've covered how IFTTT supercharges apps like Instapaper. Become an Instapaper Power User With These 6 Cool Features. Read More. It works wonders for Evernote too.

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With nearly 10,000 recipes available, popular examples include:

• If a new article publishes on your favorite blog, then save it to Evernote (turn Evernote into an RSS reader). Turn Evernote into an RSS Reader in a Few Easy Steps. Read More.
• If you post a photo on Instagram, then save it to Evernote (recipe).
• If you tag an email in Gmail as "Evernote," then send it to Evernote (recipe).
• If you post a Facebook status, then save it to Evernote (recipe).
• If you favorite a tweet on Twitter, then save it to Evernote (recipe).
• If you highlight in Instapaper, then save to an Evernote notebook (recipe).

Sign up for free at IFTTT and authorize connections to get started.

Save Useful Searches

Save complex searches for quick access. For example, "all notes tagged recipes (IFTTT) from my dedicated notebook."

Saved searches sync across devices. Click the search bar to select them. Explore all operators in Evernote's documentation.

Encrypt Sensitive Notes

Store travel details, logins, or messages securely with Evernote's encryption.

Highlight text, right-click, and select "Encrypt Selected Text." Set a passphrase (unrecoverable if lost). Decrypt the same way.

Share Notebooks Easily

Collaborate by sharing notebooks—simpler than email chains or Dropbox.

Right-click a notebook, select "Share Notebook," and follow prompts. Recipients view via email link, no account needed. Join shared notebooks to add them to your account.

More Evernote Power Tips

These features unlock Evernote's depth, alongside GPS tracking (iPhone), handwriting capture, and calendar integration. With endless app connections, mastering them future-proofs your workflow.

What are your go-to Evernote features?