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This glossary includes common Obsidian terminology.
## Alias
An **alias** is a type of [[#property]] that defines alternative names for a [[#note]].
## Attachment
An **attachment** is an [[Accepted file formats|accepted file format]] that was created outside of the vault and added later.
## Command
A **command** is an action that can be performed either by selecting it from the [[Command palette]] or by assigning it to a [[#hotkey]].
## Embed
**Embedding** means replacing a reference to external content with the content itself, for example to include an image in your note. See also [[Embed files]].
## Frontmatter
Frontmatter is a way to define [[#property|properties]] by adding [YAML](https://yaml.org/) or [JSON](https://www.json.org/) at the top of the note. See also [[Properties#Property format|Property format]].
## Graph
A **graph** is a visualization that highlights connections between [[#note|notes]]. See also [[Graph view]].
## Hotkey
A **hotkey** is a keyboard shortcut for a [[#command]]. See also [[Hotkeys]] and [[Hotkeys|How to/Use hotkeys]].
## Link
A **link** references another note or file. An [[Internal links|internal link]] points to a file located in the current vault. An [[Basic formatting syntax#External links|external link]] points to a location outside the vault, typically a web page.
## Main area
The **main area** is the central area of the Obsidian app, where you primarily edit [[#note|notes]].
## Markdown
Markdown is a markup language for formatting text and the primary file format used for notes in Obsidian, `.md` files. See also [[Basic formatting syntax]].
## Note
A **note** is a Markdown file inside a [[#vault]].
## Plugin
A **plugin** extends Obsidian with additional features.
- [[Core plugins]] are written by the Obsidian team and included by default.
- [[Community plugins]] are written by third-party plugin developers and need to be [[Community plugins#Install a community plugin|installed]] before you can use them.
You can [build your own plugin](https://docs.obsidian.md/Plugins/Getting+started/Build+a+plugin).
## Pop-out window
By default, all notes within a vault opens in the same app window. A **pop-out window** lets you open notes from the same vault in separate windows, for example to display on a second screen.
See also [[Pop-out windows]].
## Property
[[Properties|Properties]] define additional information about a note, such as a due date or author.
## Ribbon
The **ribbon** functions as a container for frequently used action icons.
In the desktop version, it's the vertical area situated on the far left.
In the mobile version, it's represented by a menu button ( ![[lucide-menu.svg#icon]] ) on the [[#status bar|status bar]].
## Sidebar
An area that contains supporting [[#view|views]] organized as [[#tab|tabs]]. A sidebar can be split into multiple [[#tab group|tab groups]].
Obsidian desktop has two sidebars, one on each side of the [[#main area]]. Both sidebars can be accessed by icons in the upper-left and upper-right corners in the Obsidian app, in addition to swiping left or right. The upper-right icon must be held to open the window.
## Snippet
A **snippet**, or [[CSS snippets|CSS snippet]], changes the appearance of Obsidian, just like a [[#theme]]. Unlike themes, you can apply multiple snippets at the same time.
## Status bar
The **status bar** in the Obsidian application shows you essential statistics and statuses. In the desktop version, you'll find it in the bottom-right corner, while on mobile devices, it's positioned along the bottom of the app.
## Tab
A **tab** contains a [[#view]]. Tabs can be repositioned within the [[#main area]] and the [[#sidebar|sidebars]]. See also [[Tabs]].
## Tab group
A **tab group** is a collection of [[#tab|tabs]] in the [[#main area]]. Tabs in a tab group can be stacked.
## Tag
A **tag** is a word that starts with a hash (`#`), for example `#book`. Tags are primarily used to find related [[#note|notes]].
## Theme
A **theme** changes the appearance of the Obsidian app using [CSS](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS). You can override parts of a theme using [[#snippet|snippets]].
## Vault
A **vault** is a folder on your file system which contains [[#note|notes]] and an `.obsidian` folder with Obsidian-specific configuration. See also [[How Obsidian stores data]].
## View
A **view** displays information, for example the [[Search|Search view]].
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