Obsidian is an incredibly powerful note-taking application, but its true potential can be unlocked when you master its keyboard shortcuts. In this blog post, we'll go through the top 10 keyboard shortcuts that will help you navigate Obsidian more efficiently and streamline your note-taking experience.

Essential Shortcuts in a Fresh Installation

CMD+Shift+F – Search in All Files

This shortcut allows you to search for keywords or phrases across all your notes. It's perfect for when you need to find specific information quickly and efficiently.

CMD+G – Open Graph View

Graph View is a unique feature in Obsidian that helps you visualize the connections between your notes. With this shortcut, you can easily access Graph View and explore your knowledge base from a different perspective.

CMD+P – Open Command Palette

The Command Palette is a powerful tool that allows you to access various Obsidian commands without needing to remember specific shortcuts. This shortcut quickly opens the Command Palette so you can search for and execute any command with ease.

CMD+O – Open Quick Switcher for Switching Between Notes

When you're working with multiple notes, it can be tedious to navigate through the file explorer to switch between them. The Quick Switcher shortcut lets you jump between notes effortlessly, saving you time and effort.

CMD+Option+LeftArrow – Navigate Back / Forward to Your Previously Opened Notes

This shortcut enables you to navigate back and forth between your recently opened notes, making it easy to reference related information or compare different notes.

CMD+W – Close Window (Mimic Terminal Behavior)

When you're done working on a note or want to reduce clutter in your workspace, this shortcut helps you close the current window.

Assignable Shortcuts

Swap Line Up – I mapped this to: CMD+Shift+Up

This shortcut is not assigned by default but is useful for rearranging lines within your note. By mapping it to CMD+Shift+Up, you can quickly move a line up within your text.

Swap Line Down – I mapped this to: CMD+Shift+Down

Similar to swapping lines up, this shortcut lets you move a line down in your note. Mapping it to CMD+Shift+Down allows for easy rearrangement of your text.

Split Right – I mapped this to: CMD+D

Split Right duplicates the active pane in a vertical split view, which can be useful when comparing or referencing multiple notes. By mapping this shortcut to CMD+D, you can mimic the terminal behavior and quickly create a split view.

Toggle Fold and Unfold – I mapped this to: CMD+Period

Folding and unfolding headings and subheadings help to keep your notes organized and readable. By mapping this shortcut to CMD+Period, you can easily collapse or expand sections in your notes with a simple keystroke.

Conclusion:

Mastering these top 10 keyboard shortcuts for Obsidian will significantly enhance your note-taking experience and make navigating the application more efficient. By utilizing both default and assignable shortcuts, you can tailor Obsidian to your workflow and improve your overall productivity.