Tags are keywords or phrases that can help you organize notes into ObsidianBy creating tags, you can locate specific notes faster if you want to read them. The process of creating tags in Obsidian It's a relatively straightforward process. Simply type in a hashtag and a keyword or topic. Obsidian Vault will automatically detect your tag. If you're a beginner, read this article to learn the full process of adding tags in Obsidian.
How to Create Markers in Obsidian
Obsidian users can choose between tags, links, and folders. All three allow you to organize your notes in the app. Which option you use depends on how you prefer to view your notes. Some people start with tags and then links as their notes become more important. Others choose tags or just tags for things, people, categories of things, or places.
Additionally, some Obsidian users tag less important items and link to more important ones. You can freely decide how and when to use tags. Here's how to add tags to notes in Obsidian:
- Type Hashtag symbol (#) in Editor.
- Enter Keyword Next to her.
- Your tag should look like this: #Recipe. Note that tags are not case sensitive.
For example, the system may detect and understand “#Recipe” و “#recipe” They are just tags, even if one is written in capital letters and the other is not. Furthermore, you cannot leave blank spaces between the words that make up the tag. For example, you must write #PradaPurse Or #Prada_Purse instead of #Prada Purse. When creating a tag in Obsidian Use only the following characters:
- underline
- Diagonal
- Connect
- .
- alphabet.
In addition, you must include a non-numeric character with the numeric characters. For example, type # a2023 instead of # 2023.
How to Add Tags to Metadata in YAML Frontmatter
The fastest way to create tags in Obsidian is using YAML. You can add tags to your metadata in YAML. Here are some examples:
Add a tag to the metadata
Use this code to add a single tag to your metadata:
Tag: #book
Add multiple tags
If you want to add multiple tags at once, the code will look like this:
Tags:
Tags:
-book
-readingOne-line marks
Tags: books, reading
Add multiple tags to your metadata on one line
Alternatively, you can create multiple tag metadata in one line like this:
Tags: (books, reading)
Using YAML-based markup in Obsidian Sheets
After creating tags in the YAML plugin, you can use them in your Obsidian Notes. Simply do so via code like this:
Tags:
-article-post
-article-podcastUsing AutoComplete in YAML
YAML provides a valuable feature called autocompletion, which you can use with your tags in Obsidian. It can allow you to work faster and more accurately. By using autocompletion, you can avoid creating unnecessary tags that can clutter Obsidian's tagging system. To use the feature, use it like this:
- Type The first three dashes (-).
- Enter "Signs" Below it followed by two dots.
- Next, enter The Lord of the Rings Double left, leave a space, and type Hashtag (#) and enter Keyword And it's over Double quote right.
- After completing the above steps for your first tag, the result should look like this:
tags: “ #article_post”
Let's say you want to create multiple tags using the YAML autocomplete tool. The code should look like this:
tags: “ #article_post #article_podcast ”
You can also write the code like this:
tags: (“ #article_post #article_podcast ”)
Or this way:
tags:
“ #article_post”
“ #article_podcast”How to locate notes with tags
After creating tags, you should use them to find related notes in Obsidian. Here are ways to do this:
- Enter "sign:" In the Obsidian search box and select the item you want from the list.
- Go to "The Marks Section" And choose Brand name what you want.
- Enter “#tagname” In the search box when searching for a specific tag in your notes. For example, you can type #Twitter و #Youtube and so on.
If you're using the Command Panel, Obsidian's marker plugin, choose Signs: Show tags In this plugin, click on the tag you want to search for.
Types of tags: What are nested tags?
When creating tags for related topics, you should use the nested type. Nested tags are also called hierarchical tags. These are like sub-tags for your most important tags. If you want to locate and filter related tags, nested tags can help. Nested tags can find multiple related tags in multiple areas of Obsidian Notes.
They create a simple hierarchical tag structure. If your main tag is social media content , then appropriate overlapping tags can be "Facebook" و "Instagram" و "Twitter" etc. The correct way to create a nested tag for Obsidian Notes is to add a forward slash to the tag name. This is a correct nested tag: #animals/domestic-animals/dogs. If you're taking complex notes with Obsidian, you'll find the overlapping marks very useful.
It will help you create as many subheadings as possible. A single note can contain multiple tags nested under one or more main tags. Therefore, tags and nested tags are a better option than folders when your notes are extensive. They can simplify cross-referencing and help you identify connections between notes.
Knowing When to Add Tags to Obsidian
complex projects
Tags are useful when working on a project with multiple steps or subtopics in Obsidian. As mentioned earlier, you can create nested tags for your main tags. This creates a logical tag hierarchy. When searching for specific notes, you can type the relevant nested tag into the search plugin.
visual aesthetics
If you like the way tags appear in notes, you can apply them to folders and links. You can view all tags using the Tags pane. The main tag categories and overlapping tags are clear. Let's say your main tag is Canine Diseases. The Tags pane will list overlapping tags like "Hip Dysplasia," "Glaucomatous Eye," and "Ringworm" underneath.
Links within notes are hidden, making them impossible to view directly. On the other hand, tags are well-organized in the Tags pane, allowing you to distinguish between topics and subtopics. However, you should avoid creating excessive tags so they don't distract you when reading the notes.
Convert notes
If you plan to move some notes from the Obsidian app to another web platform, you should avoid tags. The problem with using tags is the way they are replicated on the destination page. They can confuse readers, and the best solution is to delete them. Nested tags can be even more distracting after you move notes from Obsidian to a WordPress blog or Medium page.
Furthermore, copying and pasting notes into Edit mode و reading mode to different results on the destination page. If you want to use your notes elsewhere, you may want to use a different categorization method. Otherwise, using tags will save you more work.
FAQs
Q1: How can you enable the Tags section?
The answer: All you have to do is log in to your Obsidian app. Then open the command panel and search for Tags: Show tags. Move the tags portion to where you want it.
Q2: Can you add icons in your Obsidian?
The answer: If you want to insert an emoji into the editor, it's very simple. Click directly on the emoji or search for it using the arrow keys. Press Enter to insert your favorite emoji.
Collect your notes with tags
Tags are a practical way to group and categorize different notes into ObsidianAfter creating tags, use them to locate notes. After clicking a tag or nested tag, the system will display all the notes it contains. As you've learned, you can create tags in Obsidian with or without the community plugin. The method you choose depends on your goals.
Are you a beginner looking to learn how to add tags to Obsidian? Did the tips in this article help you? Let us know in the comments section.
