Learn Basics of Obsidian: Mastering Study Notes

Discover Obsidian, a lightweight note-taking software and powerful knowledge base; learn fundamentals, pros and cons, and how to store knowledge and summarize books and papers.

Visit obsidian.md to download Obsidian for windows, mac, iOS, Android, and Linux, and get the 64-bit installer. Install Obsidian, then create or open a vault, or sign in to sync.

Discover how to download and install obsidian, create and rename a new vault, and organize your study notes in a knowledge base.

Explore how to organize Obsidian study notes by creating a vault, building data science, machine learning, and deep learning notes, linking concepts with bracket notes and graph view.

Discover how to organize study notes using hashtags and links in obsidian, create and connect notes, and format text with headings, italics, bold, and lists.

Learn Obsidian settings, including editor vs reading view, trash behavior, auto link updates, tag pane counts, page preview, spell check, and dark or light themes.

Master essential Obsidian shortcuts to speed note creation and navigation, including new nodes, editing and reading modes, quick switcher, and multi-pane browsing for study notes.

Join the Obsidian community to ask questions, report bugs, and share feature ideas via Discord or the forum, while learning about updates, plugins, and folders and tags.

Create folders and subfolders in Obsidian, rename them, and organize notes by dragging and dropping files into the supervised learning folder, including a classification note.

Open multiple vaults in Obsidian by creating a new vault named Fahad Personal, selecting a location, and enabling live preview while keeping Fahad Study vault open.

Open two panes in Obsidian to view and edit your notes simultaneously, using vertical or horizontal splits, toggle between edit and view modes with control E, and preview headings instantly.

Discover how to locate your Obsidian notes on your PC using system explorer. Right-click the note, select show in system explorer, and view the markdown file location in Windows.

Learn how to add an external link (URL) in obsidian using square bracket and parentheses syntax, and distinguish internal links from external ones with hover indicators.

Link the left tab to the right tab by right-clicking and selecting the target tab; an attachment icon confirms the link, and you can unlink later.

Explore heading levels in Obsidian from one to six, using hash prefixes with a space, and learn how each level scales in size.

Discover how to create block quotes in Obsidian using shift + > plus space to insert and format quoted text, with each greater than sign creating its own block.

Delete a node in Obsidian by right-clicking and confirming. Move deleted notes to system trash or Obsidian trash for recovery.

Switch between light and dark mode in Obsidian by pressing command P (or control P) and typing light, or by opening settings > appearance and selecting light or dark mode.

Save notes in Obsidian by pressing ctrl+s or command+s, or rely on automatic saving after two seconds of inactivity or when closing a note.

Explore graph view in Obsidian, zoom to see node connections, and see how basics of data science links to machine learning, data science, and deep learning.

Enable slides in Obsidian's core plugins, then create a note named presentation and separate slides with three dashes. Start the presentation to view slide content like hi, hello, and by.

Explore how to search inside Obsidian using the magnifier, including search by file name, path, and tags. See results highlighted and quickly open notes from history.

Open the local graph for a specific note in Obsidian to see its connected nodes, such as data science, machine learning, and deep learning, and zoom in to inspect.

Learn how to activate the start plugin in Obsidian, then start notes with a right-click or search, using start notes as bookmarks to quickly revisit data science and other notes.

Add attachments in Obsidian by dragging and dropping images and PDFs into editing mode, then view previews in reading mode with download and print options.

Rename a note in Obsidian by opening it, typing the new name, and pressing enter to update links and receive a notification of how many files and links updated.

Learn to enhance Obsidian notes by adding emojis copied from emojipedia into node names and inside notes to improve readability and classification.

Use quick switcher to jump between nodes by typing a name and pressing enter. Or press control o to switch and create or rename a node by typing its name.

Explore Obsidian community themes, switch between dark and light options, and manage themes to customize the look using CSS.

Turn off safe mode to enable community plugins, assess malware and data loss risks, and install calendar, kanban, mind map, and emoji plugins to enhance study notes.

Master splitting notes in Obsidian to read multiple notes at once, using vertical or horizontal panes for better readability and navigation between open notes.

Pin notes in obsidian to keep frequently used knots open, and switch panes as you work on topics like basics of data science, classification, and deep learning.

Toggle the default view mode in Obsidian from editing to reading view using the command palette (Ctrl P or Cmd P), so notes open in reading mode by default.

Learn how to write and manage Python code inside Obsidian by creating coding blocks, switching between editing and reading modes, and copying code to the clipboard.

Enable the outline plugin in Obsidian, create headings such as basics of Python, loops, while loop, and for loop, and navigate with a dynamic table of contents in reading mode.

Discover how to link notes in Obsidian using aliases, shorten long names with a pipe, and navigate editing and reading modes.

Use the multiple cursor feature to edit multiple lines at once by holding alt or option and clicking to add cursors, then insert dashes or repeated text across tasks.

Resize images in Obsidian by editing the image syntax in editing mode, specifying width and height after a pipe, e.g., 350x350, to keep notes readable.

Link a specific block across notes by selecting the target node, switching to editing, and choosing the exact block to reference, such as the supervised learning definition.

Embed a YouTube video directly into an Obsidian note by pasting the iframe embed code, then watch it inside the note for reference.

Discover how to create tables in Obsidian by opening a new note, splitting the view into editing and reading modes, and using the pipe symbol with hyphens to structure rows.

Explore how Obsidian supports knowledge management, learn note-taking methods, and follow a real walkthrough of taking notes with Obsidian.

Discover how taking notes improves attention, focus, and memory, and explore methods like mind mapping, Cornell notes, and visual note-taking for effective study across subjects.

Explore how notes function as concise, personalized summaries that boost comprehension, memorization, and retention, enabling effective future study and quick review from your own understanding.

master the process of taking notes, including writing and mind maps, and see how the act improves comprehension and retention, while the product function creates study-ready outputs for later review.

Compare handwritten and digital notes, weigh the pros and cons, and highlight retention, personal connection, and digital organization in obsidian.

Explore ways of taking notes, from sentence and outline methods to kernel, flow-based note taking, mapping, charting, and t naught methods, with guidance on when and how to use each.

Master the sentence method to capture key points as complete sentences, separated by lines, in meetings or live lectures, with tips to convert notes into a kernel method for study.

The outline method organizes information in a hierarchical structure using bullet points to map main ideas, subtopics, and supporting details for clear note-taking.

Master the Cornell note-taking method to organize lectures and readings into left-column questions, right-column notes, and a bottom summary, ideal for reviewing complex topics in data science and ML.

Apply the flow method, a non-linear note taking system that uses circles and arrows to connect ideas, review lectures, brainstorm, and quickly capture fast-paced discussions.

Learn the mind map method—a visual map with colors, icons, and branches. Use it to summarize papers and chapters, review lectures, and organize to-do lists, with space and time trade-offs.

Discover the t notes method for organized note taking with a two-column layout, capturing keywords, questions, and brief summaries; adaptable to all learning styles and easy to review.

Learn to use the outline method in obsidian, activate the outline core plugin, and organize notes with headings, indentation, and smart indent lists.

Create a new obsidian canvas and build the flow method with cards for supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and classification, connected by arrows and colors.

Create a mind map in Obsidian using canvas to map machine learning concepts, from type of machine learning to supervised and unsupervised learning.

Discover Canvas, Obsidian's built-in whiteboard, a visual workspace that organizes notes with nodes, arrows, and multimedia, ideal for mind maps, course planning, and landing page wireframes.

Toggle on the canvas core plugin in Obsidian by going to settings > core plugins > canvas, then open a new canvas to start working.

Learn to add a hotkey to open a new canvas in Obsidian by going to settings, hotkeys, filtering for canvas, and assigning Ctrl+3 to create a new canvas.

Learn how to create and rename a canvas in Obsidian using ctrl+five shortcuts and right-click options to organize study notes.

Learn how to add notes to canvas in Obsidian, using drag and drop from your vault or search and insert slides side by side.

Learn to zoom in and out in canvas using control or command plus mouse wheel, or the plus and minus signs, for easy study note navigation.

Explore canvas note options, including remove, undo, and highlight to mark active slides; apply color presets for slides and videos to visualize ideas, then edit notes directly on canvas.

Learn how to add images to the Obsidian canvas by creating an images folder, pasting an image from your system, and dragging it onto the canvas with a green border.

Learn how to create arrows between notes in Obsidian canvas by using anchor points to connect slides, videos, and images, with snapping for precise routing.

Learn how to add and manage cards inside Obsidian's canvas to structure slides, tasks, and study notes, using drag-and-drop, color coding, and slash commands for a visual task system.

Explore six arrow options in Obsidian canvas to connect notes and cards, including delete, undo, color the arrows, zoom to select, and set single or both directional links.

Add a pdf inside canvas in Obsidian by pasting the file into the images folder, dragging it onto the canvas, and using zoom, preview, and color coding.

Add and preview YouTube videos directly in Obsidian's canvas by pasting the video URL, playing inline, and color coding videos to organize study notes and mind maps.

Learn what a mind map is, why it works visually, and how to use it to organize information, boost memory retention, creativity, and productivity in study notes.

Create a visual mind map in canvas to organize cookies into main topic, subtopics, and three subheadings—image, recipe, and video recipe—using icons, colors, and arrows.