Comprehensive Guide to Using Obsidian

Welcome to your guide on using Obsidian, our chosen tool for efficient note-taking, knowledge management, and information organization. This guide will walk you through our specific practices for using Obsidian and introduce you to its advanced features.

Download the obsidian

  • Go to Obsidian.

  • Go to sign up

  • Create an account and start using the Obsidian on your Desktop or Mac.

Organizational Structure and Naming Convention:

  • Folder Structure: Create a dedicated folder for each project or topic.
  • Readme Files: Include a readme file in each folder detailing its contents.
  • Naming Convention:
    • Folders: Use the format number_title, e.g., 1_chapter.
    • Files: Follow the convention number_title, like 1_introduction.
  • Depth Limit: Keep the folder structure within three levels to ensure simplicity.

Working with Vaults:

  • Vaults Explained: Vaults in Obsidian are workspaces containing notes, folders, and customized settings.
  • Opening a Vault: Select ‘Open folder as vault’ in Obsidian and choose the folder.
  • Switching Vaults: Use the vault switcher in the lower-left corner to switch between vaults.

Daily Logs and Meeting Management:

  • Daily Logs: Document daily activities in the Logs folder of the relevant vault. You have to mention you worked in 1_1 today and attacked the screenshot there.
  • Meeting Management:
    • Utilize the meeting folder for scheduling meetings using the provided template.
    • Follow the agenda strictly during meetings.
    • You need to call the meeting only after clear agenda.

Tagging, Backlinking, and Equations:

  • Creating Tags: Use a hashtag followed by a keyword (e.g., #Important).
  • Backlinks: Link-related notes using [[Note Title]].
  • Equations:
    • Inline: Enclose LaTeX equations with single dollar signs $...$.
    • Block: Use double dollar signs $$...$$ for standalone equations.

Markdown Compatibility:

  • Markdown Basics: Obsidian supports standard Markdown for text formatting.
  • Extended Markdown Features: Benefit from enhanced features like internal links and custom formatting.

Additional Tips:

  • Search and Customization: Leverage Obsidian’s search and customization options.
  • Community Engagement: Participate in the Obsidian community for additional insights.

Learning Resources:

  • Basic Use: Obsidian for Beginners
  • Advanced Features: Advanced Obsidian Techniques
  • Markdown and LaTeX: Guide to LaTeX in Markdown