New Item: Press Ctrl+N to open a new item for whatever part of Evolution you're working in. In mail, this means you create a new message. If you're looking at your address book, Ctrl+N creates a new contact card, and in the calendar, a new appointment.

Creating a New E-mail Message: Use File > New > Mail Message or Shift+Ctrl+M.

Creating a New Appointment: Use File > New Appointment or Shift+Ctrl+A.

Entering a New Contact: Double-click in any blank space in the contact manager to create a new address card. You can also use File > New Contact or Shift+Ctrl+C.

Creating a New Task: File > New Task or Shift+Ctrl+T.