Tag: beginner
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Tracking Note Dates in Obsidian
In Obsidian, there are often many ways to accomplish a single task. No matter what you want to do, you can usually find a way to do it in Obsidian. One thing that I like to do is track dates in Obsidian. When I create a note, I like each file to automatically have a…
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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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How to Use Obsidian Community Plugins
Note: This article was originally published in July 2022. It has since been updated. Obsidian is a wonderful application all on its own, but you’re missing out if you haven’t at least tried some of the wonderful (and free!) community plugins that are available. Community Plugins are powerhouses that allow you to do all sorts…
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Getting Started with Obsidian Canvas
Canvas is a relatively new feature in Obsidian. It was released in 2022, and it made some waves! Some people love it, some people ignore it. But for the right purposes, the canvas can be an incredibly useful tool, so if you want to get the most out of Obsidian, you might want to learn…
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Obsidian Mobile: Five Tips for Success
Let’s talk about Obsidian Mobile. If you’re like me, you want to be able to carry your notes around and access them on the go. There are plenty of reasons why you might want this: Fortunately, if you have an Android or iOS phone, there are plenty of good ways to carry around your digital…
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Five of My Favorite Hidden Features in Obsidian
Obsidian is powerful. But a lot of its best features are “hidden”, and they are hard to discover if you aren’t looking for them. I’m here to help you get the most out of this app, and that means telling you about everything that Obsidian has to offer. With that in mind, here are five…
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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…