###### NAVIGATE - BACK : [[OBSIDIAN.sidebars]] ---- >[!info]- [[ENIGMAS]] ----- #### AENIGMAS ### Recommended Layout for Obsidian Panels #### Right Side 1. **Local Graph:** - **Purpose:** Allows you to visually see how notes are connected spatially. - **Usage:** Helps quickly understand where a thought originated and where it leads. - **Customization:** - Increase the graph's depth on larger monitors to see more information. - Color nodes by type for additional visual guidance (e.g., red for books, yellow for authors, green for podcasts). 2. **Headlines:** - **Purpose:** Constantly view the structure of long and complex notes. - **Usage:** Navigate through different sections of the note easily. #### Left Side 1. **Incoming and Outgoing Links:** - **Purpose:** Provides a linear display of relationships when the visual graph is insufficient or too cluttered. - **Usage:** Easily navigate through the knowledge base by examining the linear connections. #### General Advice - **Stick to the Basics:** - Use this specific panel layout to build a solid understanding of hard links and relational information retrieval. - Avoid complicating the interface initially; focus on mastering the basics first. #### Implementation **Right Side Setup:** 1. **Local Graph:** - Open the local graph view for the current note. - Customize node colors based on the type of content (books, authors, podcasts, etc.). 2. **Headlines:** - Enable the table of contents (headlines) view to see the structure of the note. **Left Side Setup:** 1. **Incoming Links:** - Display a panel showing all notes linking to the current note. 2. **Outgoing Links:** - Display a panel showing all notes that the current note links to. ----- ## EXPLANATION - Provide a brief introduction to the concept of sidebars in Obsidian. - Explain the significance of toggling the left and right sidebars. - Mention the keyboard shortcuts associated with toggling each sidebar. ## TUTORIAL - Step-by-step instructions on how to toggle the left sidebar: - Explain the keyboard shortcut (OPTION + [LEFT ARROW]) to toggle the left sidebar. - Describe any alternative methods, if available. - Step-by-step instructions on how to toggle the right sidebar: - Explain the keyboard shortcut (OPTION + [RIGHT ARROW]) to toggle the right sidebar. - Describe any alternative methods, if available. - Include screenshots or GIFs to visually guide the user through the process, if possible. ## HOW-TO #### Toggle Left Sidebar: OPTION + [LEFT ARROW]` #### Toggle Right Sidebar: `OPTION + [RIGHT ARROW]` ## REFERENCES - Provide additional information or tips related to using the sidebars: - Mention any customization options available for the sidebars. - Explain any limitations or considerations when working with sidebars. - Refer to relevant Obsidian documentation or forum threads for further exploration. ------