Category: Beginner
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Getting Started with Obsidian Themes
I’ve long been a proponent of using Obsidian themes. It’s one of the first things I tell beginners. I find the default theme in Obsidian can be a bit overwhelming, and themes that clean up the interface can be a big help. With Obsidian themes the rewards are great, and the investment is small. Changing…
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The Obsidian Code Block
The humble Obsidian code block. You might think you need something special to use it, but that is incorrect: Obsidian supports code blocks out of the box. Obsidian uses Markdown, which means that you can create code blocks using backticks. You can use a single backtick for inline code, `like this`, or three backtick “code…
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Getting Started with Obsidian Templates
If you’re new to Obsidian, don’t worry about Obsidian Templates. The first thing I recommend is to start creating notes. There is no better way to learn how to use a tool than jumping in. It doesn’t matter what your notes contain at the moment, that will come later. First you need to figure out…
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For Beginners and Pros Alike: The Obsidian Command Palette
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, if you want to get the most out of Obsidian, you need to learn how to use the Obsidian command palette. What is the command palette? It’s one of the most powerful tools that Obsidian has to offer. The command palette in Obsidian is essential for both beginners…
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Using Callouts in Obsidian
If you’ve been using Obsidian for a while, you may be familiar with a feature called callouts. If you’re new to Obsidian, this is what a callout looks like in the Sandbox vault: Those orange and blue boxes are callouts! Pretty neat eh? Callouts give you a lot more flexibility when it comes to organizing…
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Quick Tip: Write Better Notes with the Obsidian Quick Switcher
Editor’s note: This tip is for intermediate users of Obsidian. If you’re new to Obsidian, see our article on Getting Started with Obsidian Notes. Note-taking: it’s about remembering things. Or is it? When I started taking notes, I did it for one reason: to capture things that I knew I wasn’t going to remember. Aiding…
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Getting Started with Obsidian Notes: A Beginner’s Guide
Obsidian is a wonderful and potentially life-changing app. But it’s also a complicated app, and getting started with Obsidian notes can be a challenge. If you’re new to Obsidian and not sure where to start, then this is the article for you. Table of Contents What is Obsidian? Obsidian is a beautiful and versatile app created by Shida…
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Maps of Content: Effortless organization for notes
One of the biggest hurdles that you must overcome in order to take good notes is organization. The more notes you take, the harder it is to find things when you need them. A good organization structure will free your mind. Creating notes will become as easy as breathing, and as a result your creativity…
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Five Title Ideas for Notes
Do you ever have trouble with title ideas for notes? Or worse, do you struggle to find your notes after writing them? You aren’t alone. It’s a common axiom in the programming world that there are only two hard things in computer science, and one of them is naming things. Here’s a few title ideas…