6

Is there a way to prevent OSX from using curly double and single quotes by default? I use Evernote to store SQL commands for reference and instead of getting " and ' when typing I end up with and . It's annoying to say the least.

From what I understand, this has nothing to do with Evernote because it's just using the standard encoding scheme for OSX

2 Answers 2

10

Simply two-finger (right) click the Evernote text area and select Substitutions and uncheck Smart Quotes. This works for many text areas, but not <textarea>s.

"Substitutions" and uncheck "Smart Quotes"

If you would like to disable it globally, open System Preferences, select Keyboard, select Text, and then uncheck Use smart quotes and dashes.

enter image description here

3
  • I guess it was an Evernote specific thing after all. I wouldn't be opposed to disabling it globally for all apps if possible.
    – ghostfly
    May 2, 2014 at 20:48
  • @ghostfly Volià
    – evan.bovie
    May 2, 2014 at 20:56
  • Perfect. Much appreciated.
    – ghostfly
    May 2, 2014 at 22:22
0

It's not a Mac OS issue, rather a font issue.
What font are you using in Evernote? Try using a monotype font like Andale Mono.
I just tested: typed a simple SQL in Evernote, copied-pasted into Sequel Pro, and got results.

3
  • It's much more subtle in Andale Mono, but it's still using the curly versions. I've never used Sequel Pro but maybe that is converting it for you.
    – ghostfly
    May 2, 2014 at 19:49
  • Are you using a language other than U.S.-English? May 2, 2014 at 20:04
  • Checked up on this - SequelPro does automatically convert the smartquotes to normal ones, but other applications won't be as forgiving. @evan.bovie's answer is spot on. Jan 5, 2015 at 22:43

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .