###### NAVIGATE - BACK : [[OBSIDIAN.notes]] ---- >[!info]- [[ENIGMAS]] --- #### AENIGMAS Obsidian. Notes >[!quote]- NARU ><iframe allowfullscreen allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" src="https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/NwWO3VlhTT" class="iframe-container iframe-generic"></iframe> > >https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/NwWO3VlhTT ------ Note taking Started using obsidian, but I feel like it's not enough >[!quote]- NARU ><iframe allowfullscreen allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" src="https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/UhcWi1MyPJ" class="iframe-container iframe-generic"></iframe> > >https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/UhcWi1MyPJ ------ Daily notes https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/FOof5tQkfG >[!example]- NARU ><iframe allowfullscreen allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" src="https://www.reddit.com/r/ObsidianMD/s/FOof5tQkfG" class="iframe-container iframe-generic"></iframe> ------ Weekly notes https://forum.obsidian.md/t/flex-your-weekly-notes-here/76279?u=beto ------ ### Colors of Notes and Emojis [back | up | further] #### Introduction - Emojis and colors enhance note visibility and searchability. - They help better navigation and make the interface visually appealing. #### Illustration - **Example of Search Issue:** - All source notes are highlighted with specific icons. - Icons indicate the type of source the note belongs to. #### Required Plugins 1. **Supercharged Links:** - Adds color to notes with specific metadata, tags, or folder locations. 2. **Style Settings:** - Allows changing colors and adding a prefix (emoji). #### Configuration Steps 1. **Install Supercharged Links:** - Add metadata for coloring notes: - `type` (e.g., book, podcast) - `cssclass` (e.g., dashboard) - `kanban-plugin` (value: basic) 2. **Create a New Configuration:** - Press "New". - Configure settings for the `book` type. 3. **Style Settings Plugin:** - Change prefix and color for the type. - Add prefix (icon/emoji) and adjust color settings. 4. **Example Configuration:** - Adjust colors and icons as per your preference. #### Example Screenshots 1. **Search Result:** - Shows source notes highlighted with specific icons and colors. 2. **New Selector Configuration:** 3. **Style Configuration:** 4. **Supercharged Links Settings:** 5. **Final Configuration Overview:** #### Summary - Emojis and colors improve the visual organization of notes. - Enhanced navigation and easier location of specific types of information. ---- REFACTOR NOTES #### Plugins Installation 1. **Install the Plugins:** - **Note Refactor**: Go to `Settings` > `Community plugins` > `Browse` > Search for "Note Refactor" > Install and enable it. - **Better Link Inserter**: Go to `Settings` > `Community plugins` > `Browse` > Search for "Better Link Inserter" > Install and enable it. #### Main Hotkeys Setup - **Hotkey Assignments:** - `Ctrl + K` – Create a ghost note from selected text (separated with brackets). - `Ctrl + Shift + K` – Create a ghost note from selected text, with the text displayed through the `|` separator. - `Alt + F` – Create a note from the selected text, where the first line is the name of the note. - `Ctrl + ]` – Create a note from the title (Note Composer plugin). - `Ctrl + [` – Create a note from the selected text with a specific name (Note Composer plugin). - `Ctrl + Enter` – Go to (or create) the note under the cursor. - `Alt + [header level]` – Simplify creating headers by pressing `Alt` and the desired header level number. #### Step-by-Step Hotkey Setup 1. **Assigning Hotkeys:** - Go to `Settings` > `Hotkeys`. - Search for each of the following commands and assign the corresponding hotkeys: |Command|Hotkey| |---|---| |Create ghost note from selected text|`Ctrl + K`| |Create ghost note with displayed text|`Ctrl + Shift + K`| |Create note from selected text|`Alt + F`| |Create note from title (Note Composer)|`Ctrl + ]`| |Create note with a specific name from text|`Ctrl + [`| |Go to (or create) note under the cursor|`Ctrl + Enter`| |Simplify creating headers|`Alt + [header level]`| #### Usage Instructions 1. **Creating Ghost Notes:** - Select the text you want to turn into a ghost note. - Press `Ctrl + K` to create a ghost note separated with brackets. - Press `Ctrl + Shift + K` to create a ghost note with the text displayed through the `|` separator. 2. **Creating Notes from Selected Text:** - Select the text you want to turn into a note. - Press `Alt + F` to create a note where the first line is the name of the note. 3. **Creating Notes from Titles:** - Select the title text you want to turn into a note. - Press `Ctrl + ]` to create a note from the title. 4. **Creating Notes with Specific Names:** - Select the text you want to turn into a note with a specific name. - Press `Ctrl + [` to create the note. 5. **Navigating to Notes:** - Place your cursor on a link or note title. - Press `Ctrl + Enter` to go to (or create) the note under the cursor. 6. **Simplifying Header Creation:** - Press `Alt + [header level number]` (e.g., `Alt + 1` for `#`, `Alt + 2` for `##`) to create headers quickly. #### Experiment and Customize - **Experiment with Hotkeys:** - Try out these hotkeys to understand their functions better. - Customize hotkeys to fit your workflow as needed. By setting up these hotkeys and understanding their use, you can efficiently create and refactor notes in Obsidian, enhancing your note-taking and organization workflow. ------ ### Effective Note-Taking Practices in Obsidian #### Naming Conventions - **Lowercase Titles:** - Write all note titles in lowercase to easily insert them into text without adjustments. - **Proper Names:** - Write proper names with an initial capital letter. #### Avoiding Duplication - **Title Redundancy:** - If the note name is at the top of the note, avoid repeating it in the title. - **Linking Notes:** - When inserting a note into another note with `![[note]]`, the note title will automatically appear, eliminating the need for duplication. #### Managing Links - **Outgoing and Incoming Links:** - Rely on basic plugins that display incoming and outgoing links rather than creating manual lists. - **Unique Notes:** - Avoid creating multiple identical notes for recurring thoughts. Instead, supplement, modify, or link to the existing note. #### Link Directionality - **Unilateral Links:** - Initially, create one-way links to avoid repetition in lists of outgoing and incoming links. - This helps in understanding the direction of communication, providing useful information. ----- #### Notes for Terms - **Naming Convention:** Use the exact term for the note title, e.g., "normal distribution." - **Quick Association:** This approach helps quickly associate and find notes related to these terms using Obsidian's built-in search function. - **Using Aliases:** Add aliases to notes to increase the number of matches and improve searchability. #### Notes for Ideas - **Descriptive Titles:** Convey the essence of the idea in the note title. Use a longer, descriptive name to make it easier to find later. - **Exercise in Clarity:** Practice summarizing complex concepts in 10 words. This exercise helps in clearly defining and organizing ideas. ### Implementation Example 1. **Term Note:** - Title: "Normal Distribution" - Aliases: "Gaussian Distribution," "Bell Curve" 2. **Idea Note:** - Title: "Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management in Obsidian" - Summary: "Develop a systematic approach using descriptive titles and thorough note associations." By following these strategies, you can create a well-organized and easily searchable note system in Obsidian, enhancing your knowledge management and retrieval efficiency. ----- WORKING WITH NOTES #### Overview Working with ideas is much easier than finding and isolating them. This process involves regular review and integration to stimulate creativity and deeper understanding. #### Remembrance and Recollection There is no strict, mechanical way to generate creative, deep, or thoughtful ideas. However, our brain can stimulate creativity through certain methods. #### Stimulating Creativity To foster new ideas and understanding, different pieces of knowledge need to come together in one focus of attention. Here are some ways to achieve this: #### Regular Review of Notes - **Review Frequency:** Develop a method to regularly review your notes. - **Thematic Connections:** Memorize important thematic notes using interval repetition tools like Spaced Repetition and Obsidian to Anki plugins in Obsidian. - **Periodic Review:** Look through lists of notes on books, podcasts, and related topics. This can help grind and connect information. #### Questions to Enhance Notes Constantly ask yourself questions to deepen your understanding and stimulate idea synthesis: 1. **Supplementation:** - Can I supplement or expand this note? 2. **Verification:** - Do I have a case that confirms or refutes this thought? 3. **Development:** - Can I develop this note into something more comprehensive? 4. **Integration:** - Are there processes in my life where I could integrate this thought? 5. **Application:** - Can I implement this idea in my projects? 6. **Sharing:** - Should I share this thought with others? Is it valuable and contextually independent enough for others to appreciate? 7. **Criticism:** - Does this thought need criticism or discourse? 8. **Association:** - What other note can I associate this thought with? These questions are crucial for updating and enriching your knowledge base, ensuring that information remains active and accessible in your mind. #### Search and Connection 1. **Marking Sprouts:** - Identify notes that are particularly interesting and have the potential for further development. These are your "sprouts." - Use keywords from these sprouts to search for related notes in Obsidian. - Obsidian's full-text search is a powerful tool for this purpose. 2. **Graph Analysis:** - Utilize the Graph Analysis plugin to find connections. - It uses both established connections and NLP algorithms to enhance search capabilities. - If you maintain journals, search through them as well for relevant connections. #### Continuous Updates and Creative Growth 1. **Little Steps:** - Regularly update your notes to lay the groundwork for new ideas. - Creativity happens incrementally, so focus on making small, consistent improvements. 2. **Thickening of Ideas:** - Collect related thoughts and ideas into separate meta-notes. These can include: - Similar - Confirming - Refuting - Complementary - Mutually exclusive - Conflicting - Provoking new questions - Corrective - Use these meta-notes to structure your thoughts and provide a robust starting point for deeper work. #### Draft Writing and Development 1. **Draft Writing:** - With a well-formed structure, begin to reveal and explore the relationships between your notes. - Draft writing involves filling in the "semantic glue" that connects your notes. 2. **Editing and Refining:** - Keep multiple drafts in your database to edit and refine over time. - Convert drafts into complete projects, articles, or reference texts for further research. - Editing drafts helps solidify your understanding and ensures your notes are continually evolving. ### Achieving Mastery with Your Knowledge Base - **Comprehensive Integration:** By reaching the stage of editing and refining drafts, you gain a deeper mastery over your knowledge base. - **Continuous Learning:** Your knowledge base helps you learn and grow continuously, providing tangible benefits and enhancing your understanding of various topics. ----- OBSIDIAN OFFICIAL HELP - [ ] https://help.obsidian.md/Getting+started/Create+your+first+note >[!quote]- NARU ><iframe allowfullscreen src="https://help.obsidian.md/Getting+started/Create+your+first+note" width="100%" height="500" ></iframe> ------ **Non-Hierarchical Note-Taking Structure** - **Inbox 📥:** - Temporary location for processing fleeting notes. - **Reference System 🗄️:** - Stores literature/reference/source notes. - **Slip-box 🗃️:** - Stores all permanent slip-box notes. - **Project Folders 🗂️:** - For project-specific notes like reminders, to-do lists, outlines, drafts, etc. ### REFERENCES ---- - [x] https://web.archive.org/web/20230602174604/https://theknowledgeworker.substack.com/p/how-to-take-smart-notes-in-obsidian ------