Learn Obsidian from Scratch

Download and install Obsidian across iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, then explore graph view, links, offline use, and the publish feature for building a knowledge base.

Install Obsidian on your PC by running the setup as administrator, choosing 'all users' or 'only me', keeping the default directory, then click install and finish to launch Obsidian.

Learn how to create a local Obsidian vault, name and locate it on your drive, and initialize notes with a welcome note to organize multilingual course notes.

Learn how to create, delete, and link notes in Obsidian, including manual and bracket linking, and explore a graph view to visualize vault connections.

Learn how to create and use tags in Obsidian, using hashtags like #data_science, #machine_learning, and #deep_learning to organize notes and reveal cross-note relationships.

Explore Obsidian's settings overview, from general, editor, appearance, and hotkeys to core and community plugins, with tips on updates, language, and vault management.

Master obsidian shortcuts to speed your workflow, including hotkeys for zoom in/out, Ctrl+E to switch editing and reading modes, quick switcher, previews, and Ctrl+Shift+F search.

Provide a quick overview of Obsidian’s user interface, covering vault management, backlinks and outgoing links, quick switcher, graph view, and toggling core plugins such as canvas, daily notes, and templates.

Explore Obsidian basics by downloading and installing Obsidian, creating a vault, creating notes, linking notes, and using tags. Delve into these topics and other stuff in greater detail.

Explore the Obsidian community hub, join Discord or forum, access merge merch and developers docs to build plugins and themes, and submit bug reports for issues.

Create and organize folders in Obsidian by right-clicking to add a new folder, renaming it, creating notes, and dragging notes into folders to nest and manage content.

Open multiple Obsidian vaults at the same time, switching between gold mastery English and Arabic vaults to manage parallel work in separate tabs.

Learn to locate your notes on a PC by right-clicking Data Science and selecting Show in System Explorer to go to the G drive and highlight the note.

Learn how to add an external link to an Obsidian node by right-clicking and choosing add external link, entering a full URL, and pressing enter to open the site.

Master linking with tab in Obsidian to synchronize scrolling between left editing pane and right reading pane, enabling unified navigation and easy break of the link when needed.

Learn how to remove an existing hotkey and assign a new shortcut in Obsidian using the hotkey settings, including zoom in and zoom out with Ctrl plus and Ctrl minus.

Learn to use the Obsidian command palette as a fast quick-switcher for commands like export to PDF, save notes, and split panes, accessed with ctrl/cmd p for rapid action.

Demonstrates creating headings in Obsidian using hash marks from heading one to six, with editing and reading views. Learn spacing rules, split panes, and how to switch to reading mode.

Learn to apply bold and italic formatting in Obsidian using markdown with asterisks, keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl/Cmd+B for bold, Ctrl/Cmd+I for italic), or the right-click format options.

Learn to apply strikethrough and highlight in Obsidian using markdown shortcuts and the right-click format menu. Use shift+tilde twice for strikethrough and equal signs to highlight within text.

Learn to insert quotes in obsidian using markdown blockquotes with a greater-than sign, or by highlighting text and quoting, then paste with control V.

Learn to create and format bullet lists in Obsidian using dash syntax, tab indents, and edit and reading modes for side-by-side notes with the command palette.

Create and manage numbered lists in Obsidian using editing mode, nesting with tab, and converting paragraphs to numbered lists; also compare 1.0 syntax and Markdown approaches.

Learn how to create and manage to do lists in obsidian, from markdown checkboxes to converting text to a task list using the paragraph menu.

Collapse panes in Obsidian to gain a larger working area by hiding the left pane, then close panes to maximize a single note view, such as a numbered list.

Export obsidian notes as pdfs by exporting to pdf, including the note name as title, selecting letter size and portrait, adjusting margins, then saving the pdf named after the note.

Learn to add a divider by typing three dashes to insert a visual line between content blocks, where the first dash is a bullet and the third becomes the divider.

Learn how to delete a note in obsidian using keyboard shortcuts or right-click, and manage removal through the obsidian trash for recovery or permanent deletion.

Learn to open multiple notes in Obsidian by holding Ctrl and clicking nodes to open each in a separate tab, with previews and last modified dates.

Learn to switch Obsidian between light mode and dark mode using the command palette (control P) or the appearance settings, including adaptive system.

Save notes in Obsidian by pressing Ctrl+S or Command+S, or automatically after two seconds; notes are saved to your vault when you close, or automatically, requiring no extra steps.

Explore graph view in Obsidian by creating nodes and links to visualize how ideas connect, from data science to machine learning and deep learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning.

Learn to turn an Obsidian note into slides by using the core slides plugin, marking slides with dividers, and launching with a hotkey such as ctrl m.

Master Obsidian search with advanced tips, using ctrl+shift+f to locate terms across notes, view results by location and occurrences, and refine with file path, tags, and search settings.

Open the local graph view in Obsidian to display only current node’s connections, using the command palette (Ctrl P) or linked view for data science, machine learning, and deep learning.

Enable the bookmark core plugin in obsidian, bookmark notes as shortcuts to files and headings, and organize them with groups in the bookmarks tab for quick access.

Learn how to add attachments in Obsidian, set an attachment folder, and manage images, PDFs, and files with drag and drop, copy and paste, and renaming.

learn how to rename a node in Obsidian and automatically update links across notes to avoid broken links.

learn two methods to add emojis inside Obsidian notes: copy from Emojipedia and the Windows emoji keyboard shortcut (Win + .), to beautify your notes.

Master Obsidian's quick switcher to navigate notes and vault files, create new notes on the fly, and rename entries by typing, via control o or the left icon.

Open settings, appearance, and manage community themes to preview and install options for dark and light themes. Switch between neon and default to customize your Obsidian workspace.

Learn to enable Obsidian community plugins, browse the catalog, and install tools like Data View, Templater, Kanban, and emoji tools while understanding security considerations.

Learn how to split notes horizontally and vertically in Obsidian using split down and split right to view data science and deep learning side by side.

Pin a node in obsidian to keep it open in the viewing area, and understand how the bookmark compares as you switch between data science and deep learning.

Learn to switch between edit and reading view in obsidian and set the default mode for new tabs using the command palette, including toggling back with ctrl p.

Learn how to write code blocks in Obsidian, insert code blocks for Python, R, and JavaScript, and use Prism syntax highlighting to copy and run code in an online compiler.

Discover how to create a table of contents in obsidian using the outline core plugin, organize headings into a collapsible outline, and navigate your note efficiently.

Discover how to use aliases in Obsidian to rename notes, create links, and set short alias shortcuts using the pipe symbol, such as LR and RF, for efficient navigation.

Master how to create multiple cursors in Obsidian by holding Alt (or Option on Mac) and clicking, then bolding lines with double asterisks and returning to a single cursor.

Learn how to resize images in Obsidian by entering width and height values using the pipe syntax, with manual adjustments and a live preview.

Download the Obsidian version used in this course by selecting 0.14.2 in the assets (Windows) or the Mac DMG. Install it by running the installer and clicking next.

Explore obsidian as a markdown-based note-taking and knowledge management tool, learn to install, write notes, attach media, link notes, and organize with vaults, plugins, and graph views.

Learn how to install Obsidian across platforms, download the installer for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android, and begin by creating or opening a vault or signing in to sync.

Download and install Obsidian to create a personal second brain for note-taking. Set up your first vault by naming it and choosing a storage location on your drive.

Create and organize notes in Obsidian by building a vault, making linked notes for data science, machine learning, and deep learning, and exploring graph view to navigate relationships.

Learn Obsidian from Scratch introduces basic formatting, explains hashtags and note linking to organize data science and machine learning notes, and covers headings, italics, bold, and lists.

Learn how to configure Obsidian settings, including editor view, display options, trash behavior, automatic internal link updates, spell check, page preview, tag pane, star notes, and updated links.

Discover Obsidian shortcuts to speed work: create new nodes with Ctrl N, switch editing and reading with Ctrl E, and navigate with pans, quick switcher, and Ctrl Shift F search.

Navigate the Obsidian user interface, including left and right panels, file explorer, and vaults, and search by name, path, and tags, use back navigation, quick switcher, and graph view.

Explore each task in a separate video to revisit anytime; this section explains topics in detail, building on the previous section's overview.

Join the Obsidian community through obsidian.md, Discord, or the forum to access updates, log bugs, request features, and discuss plugins and knowledge management.

Create and organize notes in Obsidian by making folders and subfolders, renaming them, and using drag and drop to structure files and classifications.

Learn to open multiple Obsidian vaults by creating a new vault named Fat Personal in the same study folder, switching between vaults, and enabling live preview.

Split view modes in Obsidian let you edit and preview same note side by side, vertical or horizontal. Toggle with Ctrl E to see preview of headings as you type.

Locate your notes on your PC by right-clicking a markdown file and selecting Show in System Explorer to view its folder location.

Learn to add an external link in Obsidian using the [name](url) syntax, and distinguish it from internal links. Hover to preview the URL and click to open the site.

Learn to link panes in Obsidian to synchronize scrolling between two panes of the same node, using vertical split, editing and reading modes, with Link with Pan.

Link a tab in Obsidian by right-clicking the left tab, selecting link, and choosing the right tab; an attachment icon confirms the link, and you can unlink to separate them.

Learn to add and customize shortcuts in settings by selecting hotkeys, pressing keys to assign, and restoring them to blank, with examples like Ctrl W and Ctrl P.

Master the command palette to access and run commands quickly, like exporting to pdf, selecting letter size, orientation, margins, and saving the file.

Learn to format text in Obsidian by bolding and italicizing with shortcuts—press Ctrl+B or Command+B for bold, Ctrl+I for italic, and use asterisks for bold formatting.

Learn how to strike through and highlight text in Obsidian using keyboard shortcuts. Use shift+tilde to cross out, and two equal signs to highlight, with color determined by your theme.

Learn how to create block quotes in Obsidian using the shift + greater-than and space shortcut, building separate quote blocks and nesting with multiple greater-than signs.

Write bullet lists in Obsidian by typing a dash, then press enter to create bullets, and use tab to create sub bullets shown in the reading pane.

Learn how to create number lists in Obsidian from scratch by typing 1. and pressing enter to auto increment, with indentation and backspace to revert to a regular list.

Learn to build a to-do list in Obsidian by typing dash, space, and a square bracket task, marking items complete with an X, and pressing enter to add more tasks.

Collapse panes to maximize your writing space in Obsidian by collapsing the left and right panes, enabling a full-area notes view.

Export notes as a pdf by selecting export to pdf, choosing page size (letter, a3, a4, a5), setting orientation, adjusting margins, and keeping 100% scale, then renaming and saving.

Learn how to insert dividers in Obsidian by typing three dashes to separate sections or pages, switching between editing and preview modes to organize notes.

Learn to delete a node in Obsidian and choose where deleted notes go, between system trash, Obsidian trash, or permanent delete, with optional recovery from recycle bin.

Open multiple notes in Obsidian by holding control or command and clicking to launch new panes, enabling side-by-side editing, reading, and comparison of notes.

Switch between light and dark mode in Obsidian using Ctrl or Command P and typing light, or via settings > appearance to choose light or dark.

Discover graph view and its advantages by visualizing notes as interconnected nodes with links to topics like machine learning, data science, and deep learning.

Learn to create slides inside Obsidian by enabling the slides core plugin, using three dashes to separate slides, and presenting notes as a slide deck.

Explore how to search inside Obsidian using the magnifier, including search by file name, tags, and path, with history and highlighted results.

Open the local graph to view a specific node and its connections, revealing data science, machine learning, and deep learning linked to that node.

activate the Start Node plugin in Obsidian, then use right-click or search to start and revisit starred notes, which function like bookmarks inside your browser.

Learn to add images and PDFs to Obsidian by dragging and dropping into editing mode, organize them in an attachments folder, and view previews in reading mode.

Rename a note by typing the new name and pressing enter. Obsidian shows a notification counting the updated links and files, currently one file and one link.

Learn how to enhance Obsidian notes by adding emojis from Emojipedia, copying and pasting them into nodes and notes to improve readability and classification.

Master the quick switcher to jump between nodes in Obsidian by typing node names, using the shortcut to open it, and creating new nodes on the fly.

discover how to access and apply community themes in Obsidian, switch between dark and light styles, preview popular options like bubble space, and even create and share your own themes.

Learn how to enable and browse community plugins in obsidian, understand safe mode and backup considerations, and install popular plugins like calendar, kanban, mind map, and emoji tools.

Learn to split Obsidian notes for easier reading by switching between vertical and horizontal splits, opening multiple notes, and navigating between them with control-click.

Learn how to pin notes in Obsidian to keep frequently used knots open across panes, switch focus between notes, and organize daily work like Python in data science.

Set Obsidian to open notes in reading mode by default. Use the command palette (control P on Windows or command P on Mac) to toggle default view to reading mode.

Write and colorize Python code inside Obsidian by creating code blocks with three apostrophes and a Python tag, switch between editing and reading modes, and copy code to the clipboard.

Activate Obsidian's outline via settings and core plugins, then explore a file's headings, such as basics of Python, loops, while loop, and for loop, in reading mode and table-of-contents view.

Learn to link notes in Obsidian using aliases, creating short references like LR for long names such as linear regression and Python basics.

Discover how to use a multiple cursor by holding alt or option and clicking to add cursors, then edit several tasks at once and return to a single cursor.

Resize images in Obsidian by editing mode, entering width x height values (for example 350x350), and pasting with ctrl+v to apply consistent sizes for readable notes.

Learn how to link to a specific block in Obsidian, using double brackets, block indexes, and the second block definition to reference notes precisely.

Learn to embed a YouTube video inside an Obsidian note using the iframe embed code, then view it directly within the note in reading mode.

Create tables in Obsidian by creating a new note, splitting the view, and using pipes and hyphens to form a formatted table. Use tables to organize content and lists.

Explore graph view in obsidian, including macro and local graph views, to visualize notes, links, hashtags, and attachments, identify orphans, and customize with tags and force settings.

Group nodes in the graph view by tags, paths, or file names to organize your Obsidian notes, color them, and reveal orphans for clearer reading.

Open Obsidian, follow the prompt to download the latest version from the website, and install it over the current directory. Regular updates unlock new features and fix bugs.

Create diagrams and charts in Obsidian using the Mermaid Live Editor, an external JavaScript tool, then copy the Mermaid code and paste it to render.

Obsidian stores notes as plain markdown files in vaults, viewable in system explorer and editable with VS Code or Notepad++, though plugins can affect readability.

Understand how obsidian file format restricts external sources and plugins, so diagrams and mermaid code display only inside obsidian, not in other editors like notepad++.

Learn how linked and unlinked mentions work in Obsidian, using backlinks, graph view, and quick linking tips to connect notes like daily task, home task, and Python learning.

Explore the daily notes plugin in Obsidian to create organized daily notes for tasks. Set up a daily notes folder, enable the core plugin, and configure date formats and templates.

Learn to manage large Obsidian images by hosting them on free services (Flickr, image box, image file, share my image), embed links in notes, and consider a lifetime storage deal.

Learn to organize obsidian notes by creating headings with hashtags and folding content under the heading using the fold heading setting and arrow indicators to manage content.

Enable automatic internal link updates in Obsidian by turning on the 'Automatically update internal links' setting whenever you rename notes.

Enable the tag pane in Obsidian by turning on the tags core plugin. Click a tag to filter notes, such as Python course notes, and navigate quickly between sections.

Explore how to view and count outgoing links from a note, navigate to linked notes by clicking, and add new links with square bracket notation in Obsidian.

Enable the slash command core plugin in settings to use the command palette inside the Obsidian editor, then type a forward slash to access split and other actions.

Enable the bookmarks core plugin, then right-click to bookmark frequently used notes so they stay on top and appear in the bookmarks section, with a custom title like Python 101.

Explore the make md plugin for obsidian, turning folders into spaces, adding databases, and offering blink previews and maker mode to ease markdown for beginners, with a notion-like UI.

Learn how to create and name a new Obsidian vault, choose its folder, and switch from an old vault to start organizing notes in Obsidian from scratch.

Enable community plugins, browse for make md, install the plugin, and enable it in your Obsidian vault to reveal new features for future exploration.

Create and organize Obsidian notes with basic text formatting, including markdown headings, bold, italic, code blocks, and links; manage metadata, tags, covers, and slash commands for quick editing.

Create spaces for each course in Obsidian, add folders like slides and videos, and place notes inside them. Learn to move, reorder, and link notes across spaces for synchronized content.

Explore spaces and folders in Obsidian using the Mcmd plugin, featuring table, card, list, and flow views, with search, filters, and grouping by nodes and folders.

Explore Obsidian tags and properties, showing how to create tags, attach metadata like recording due date and whether it was recorded, and sync properties to context using the Mcmd plugin.