# 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 note - `Ctrl + O` - Open a note - `Ctrl + F` - Search within notes - `Ctrl + E` - Open the command palette - `Ctrl + L` - Create a link to another note - `Ctrl + Click` - Follow a link to another note - `Ctrl + Shift + Arrow keys` - Move notes between panes - `Ctrl + 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. ## Resources - [Obsidian website](https://obsidian.md/) - [Obsidian Help](https://help.obsidian.md/) - [Obsidian Forum](https://forum.obsidian.md/) - [Obsidian YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/ObsidianMD/videos) - [Obsidian Publish](https://publish.obsidian.md/) (for publishing notes as a website)