Option to Keep the Evernote Helper in Menu Bar (Permanently)

[AliBali 3]

Previously, the elephant icon in the menu bar would stay permanently in the menu bar even after quitting the app. This was incredibly useful, because the helper could be used as an extremely accessible to-do list throughout the day, as well as a tool to quickly save links and ideas for later without having to open the entire app (which is much slower).

With version 10, whenever I quit the Evernote app, the helper disappears with it, rendering the function pretty much useless. This also doesn't work on the legacy version Overall, this has taken away one of the few main uses I have for Evernote. Would really like the permanent helper icon back, without needing to open the app!!

[jmpsfs 23]

This is an absolutely critical feature. Lack of the persistent helper is one of the reasons I am still using Legacy (that and the general lack of speed of EN 10 on the Mac).

[PinkElephant 8,115]

Any problem to simply start EN v10 with the computer, and let it run in the background ?

[AliBali 3]

3 hours ago, PinkElephant said:

Any problem to simply start EN v10 with the computer, and let it run in the background ?

That's what I did for a couple of weeks, but leaving the app open just to use the helper uses a lot more memory than I'd prefer, and given my computer's age and my usage of other apps, it was a little less than ideal. I've since installed a small menubar app to use instead. Thanks though!

[PinkElephant 8,115]

Since I use EN a lot while on my Mac (often only briefly), it makes sense for me to keep it open.

An alternative could be to install the legacy client. It has an option to keep the helper in the menu bar even when not using the app.

But it means another app, and it will make a full local download of your EN database.

[AliBali 3]

Hmm I suppose I'll try installing the legacy client again, then. For some reason, the helper didn't stay in the menu bar the last time I tried it.

[PinkElephant 8,115]

You need to make it permanent in the legacy apps settings. There are several options, to start it with the computer is among it.

[AliBali 3]

Oh, I see. Thanks so much, that works!

[JRTaylorMusic 2]

I also very much miss the option to keep in the Menubar, even when the app is closed.

[PinkElephant 8,115]

You can install the legacy app and configure the helper to start together with the computer.

[JRTaylorMusic 2]

If i want to open Evernote from here, will it open the current version or the legacy version? Does it work in Bug Sur? 

[PinkElephant 8,115]

It is described here:

https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052560314-Install-an-older-version-of-Evernote
 

Running it myself on a BigSur Mac.