# 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)