Obsidian Cheatsheet
Basic Concepts
- Obsidian is a note-taking and knowledge management app.
- Obsidian uses a local folder of Markdown files to create a network of interconnected notes.
- Obsidian is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
Interface
- The Obsidian interface includes a file explorer, note editor, and various panels and panes.
- Notes can be organized into folders and subfolders, and tags can be added to notes for easy searching and filtering.
- Obsidian supports various themes and plugins for customization.
Note-taking
- Notes in Obsidian are written in Markdown, a lightweight markup language for formatting text.
- Obsidian provides a range of formatting options, such as headings, lists, and tables.
- Links can be created between notes using double brackets, creating a bi-directional link that can be used for navigation and exploration.
Knowledge Management
- Obsidian’s network of interconnected notes allows for the creation of a personal knowledge base.
- Notes can be linked together based on topics, themes, or connections, creating a web of knowledge that can be easily navigated and explored.
- Obsidian’s graph view provides a visual representation of the network of notes, allowing for a bird’s eye view of the knowledge base.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Obsidian provides many keyboard shortcuts to speed up note-taking and navigation.
- Some commonly used keyboard shortcuts include:
Ctrl + N - Create a new noteCtrl + O - Open a noteCtrl + F - Search within notesCtrl + E - Open the command paletteCtrl + L - Create a link to another noteCtrl + Click - Follow a link to another noteCtrl + Shift + Arrow keys - Move notes between panesCtrl + Shift + P - Toggle the graph view
Exporting
- Obsidian allows for exporting notes in various formats, including Markdown, HTML, and PDF.
- Export settings can be adjusted, such as file type, metadata, and styling.
- Obsidian also provides options for publishing notes as a website or sharing notes with others.
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