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Introduction to Markdown Rules
Overview of Markdown
- The video introduces the rules of Markdown and offers a template for viewers to reference in their daily use.
- It emphasizes that Markdown is tool-agnostic, meaning it can be used across various editors, with Obsidian as the primary example.
What is Markdown?
- Markdown is described as a lightweight markup language designed to enrich plain text by adding extra characters for formatting.
- The process of "provisualization" compiles plain text with additional characters, enhancing its visual appeal and readability.
Advantages of Using Markdown
- By using Markdown, users can create visually appealing notes that are easier to read and understand.
- It has become a standard format in many note-taking tools like Obsidian, Notion, and Roam Research due to its compatibility with plain text.
Historical Context and Migration Benefits
Personal Experience with Markdown
- The speaker shares their experience writing a blog in a CMS based on Markdown over 20 years ago, which facilitated an easy migration to WordPress when the CMS closed.
- Emphasizes the advantage of using a standard plain text format like Markdown for future-proofing notes against platform changes.
Practical Application in Obsidian
Setting Up Obsidian
- Transitioning into practical examples within Obsidian, where the speaker has created a note outlining key Markdown rules.
- A link is provided for viewers to access this note along with other templates related to Obsidian and learning techniques discussed on emuve.com.
Customizing Appearance
- The speaker demonstrates how to install themes in Obsidian for better visual appeal since the default theme may appear bland or neutral.
Markdown Formatting Techniques
Editing Modes in Obsidian
- In editing mode, users can see added characters while still getting an interpretation of how it will look once compiled.
Header Levels and Text Formatting
- Different header levels are explained; level 1 headers are larger than level 2 headers.
- Text formatting options include bold (using double asterisks), italics (using single asterisks), and combinations thereof.
Markdown Limitations
Restrictions on Formatting
Markdown Formatting Techniques in Obsidian
Strikethrough and Text Formatting
- The process of applying strikethrough formatting involves using specific characters, which can be accessed by pressing Alt along with the numbers 1, 2, and 6.
- After applying strikethrough, users can return to normal text input by re-entering the character sequence to stop the formatting.
- Color marking is allowed in Obsidian; however, certain styles like underlining are not permitted. Users can apply double characters before and after words for emphasis.
Presentation Management
- In preview mode, users can see both strikethrough text and highlighted words. Using three dashes creates a visual divider across the screen.
- By utilizing three dashes effectively, users can create presentations similar to PowerPoint slides within their notes.
- Activating presentation mode requires navigating through preferences; once enabled, it allows for seamless transitions between different sections of content.
Structuring Presentations
- Each section of a presentation should be clearly defined between sets of three dashes to indicate where one slide ends and another begins.
- Although initial formatting may not appear polished for presentations, proper structuring allows for effective use of markdown as a presentation tool.
Citing Sources
- Citing sources in markdown includes using the greater-than symbol followed by the quote. A notable quote shared emphasizes action over knowledge: "What matters is not what you know but what you do with what you know."
List Creation Techniques
- There are two main types of lists: bullet points (unordered lists), created simply by starting a new line with an asterisk or dash, and numbered lists (ordered lists), initiated by writing numbers followed by periods.
- Nested lists can be created using tabulation; this allows for sub-items that maintain numerical order based on their parent item.
Task Lists
- Creating task lists involves opening brackets with spaces inside them. This generates checkboxes that users can mark as completed or pending.
Visual Clarity in Markdown
- Additional characters used in markdown enhance readability without cluttering the editing interface; they serve logical purposes such as indicating dividers or checkboxes.
Image Handling in Obsidian
Markdown Basics and Image Handling
Inserting Images with URLs
- To insert an image in Markdown, use the syntax that includes the URL of the image. For example, you can write
to display an image from a specified URL.
- You can resize images by adding a pipe (
|) followed by pixel dimensions after the URL. For instance,will set the width to 100 pixels.
Code Blocks in Markdown
- Code blocks can be added using triple backticks (```) followed by specifying the programming language for syntax highlighting. This helps in visually distinguishing code from regular text.
- Close the code block with another set of triple backticks to indicate where it ends, allowing Markdown to compile it correctly.
Commenting and Escaping Characters
- Use double percentage signs (
%%) at both ends of your comment to prevent Markdown from compiling that section as visible content; this is useful for internal notes or reminders.
- To escape characters that you do not want interpreted by Markdown (like brackets), prepend them with a backslash (``). For example,
[text]will display as[text].
Creating Tables and External Links
Building Tables
- Tables can be created using vertical bars (
|) to separate columns and hyphens (---) under headers to define their structure. This allows for organized data presentation within your document.
- The visual representation of tables improves readability when previewed in Markdown editors like Obsidian, which also supports calculations within tables in future videos.
Adding External Links
- External links are easily added by placing the link text in square brackets followed by the URL in parentheses:
[link text](URL). This creates clickable hyperlinks similar to those on web pages.
- A quick way to format links is using keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + K), which automatically generates the necessary Markdown format for linking external resources like Google or other websites.
Internal Linking Challenges
Internal Note Linking
- When creating internal links within notes, standard Markdown requires full paths which can be cumbersome; thus, some users prefer simpler methods for efficiency during note-taking processes.
Understanding WikiLinks in Markdown
Introduction to WikiLinks
- The speaker emphasizes the preference for using WikiLinks in Markdown, explaining that they are created by typing double brackets around a note's title without special characters.
- When using double brackets, text editors suggest possible notes based on the characters being typed, enhancing user experience and efficiency.
Compatibility with Editors
- The discussion highlights that many text editors support both Markdown and WikiLinks, making it easier to migrate between different platforms.
- A tool is mentioned that can transform links from Markdown format to WikiLinks and vice versa, simplifying the transition process.
Adoption of WikiLinks
- Many users of Obsidian have opted for WikiLinks due to their advantages; however, it's crucial to enable this feature in the settings under "files" and "links."
- If the option isn't activated, new notes will be created in a less manageable format. Users are reminded to ensure this setting is turned on for optimal use.
Conclusion and Resources