Creating Notes

Learn how to create and manage notes in Obsidian.

Creating Notes in Obsidian

Notes are the building blocks of your knowledge base in Obsidian. Each note is a Markdown file that you can create, edit, and organize however you like.

How to Create a New Note

1. Click the “New note” button (the pencil and note icon) in the sidebar, or press Ctrl+N (Cmd+N on Mac).
2. Give your note a descriptive title, such as “Project Ideas” or “Meeting Notes”.
3. Start typing your content. Obsidian saves your notes automatically as you write.

Renaming and Moving Notes

• To rename a note, right-click on it in the file explorer and select Rename.
• To move a note, drag it into a different folder in the file explorer.

Formatting Your Notes

Obsidian uses Markdown for formatting. You can add headings, lists, links, images, and more. For a full guide, see the Markdown in Obsidian lesson.

Tips for Effective Note-Taking

• Keep notes short and focused: Create a new note for each topic or idea.
• Use links: Connect related notes using [[note name]] to build your knowledge network; The note doesn’t even have to exist yet!
• Add tags: Use tags (e.g., #project, #idea) to group and find notes easily.
• Organize with folders: Group notes by project, topic, or context.

Deleting Notes

To delete a note, right-click on it in the file explorer and select Delete. Deleted notes are moved to the system trash/recycle bin.

With these basics, you’re ready to start capturing your ideas and building your personal knowledge base in Obsidian!

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