Obsidian.md

about

![[README#what is Obsidian]]

advantages

• multi-pane
• multimedia handling
  • images, pdfs, diagrams, audio - still with backlinks
• simultaneous folder structuring

formatting text with markdown

Obsidian uses markdown to format text. Markdown is a way to format the style of text using the text itself instead of buttons in a user interface.

It might take some time getting used to it, but once you have the hang of it it's usually much more pleasant than something like google docs or word.

math

Obsidian lets you embed $\LaTeX$ equations: $$e^{i\pi}+1 = 0$$

code

You can also add code snippets:

#include <stdio.h>
int main() { 
	printf("Hello World!"); 
	return 0; 
}

basic guide

• command palette
  • find commands quickly
• quick switcher
• multi-panes
  • interact with multiple files at the same time
• left sidebar
  • navigate directory
  • search files
  • other settings
• right sidebar
  • backlinks
  • outline
  • tags
• shortcuts
  • where [[spaced-repetition flashcards]] are really helpful
• link creation
  • [[]]
• embed notes
  • ![[embedded note]]
• block and header references
  • ![[embedded note#header]] and ![[embedded note^3e54f]]
• in-line page search

tips

• experiment, don't be afraid to refactor and rearrange notes
• don't be afraid to make, long, specific titles
• don't be scared to link like crazy!
• have fun

public examples

• Obsidian's official help vault - official obsidian guide, structured as obsidian notes
• Andy's Notes - an example of what well structured networked notes can look like
  • Andy Matuschak is one of the leaders in the space of PKM