Manage notes

You can manage files and folders using keyboard shortcuts, the Command palette, or the File explorer panel.

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Create a note

Alternatively, use the File explorer to create a new note, or run Create new note from the Command palette.

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Rename a note

To rename the note currently open in the editor: When you rename a file, Obsidian automatically updates all internal links pointing to that file across the vault. You can also rename a note or folder without opening it by right-clicking it in the File explorer.

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Move a note

To move a note to a different folder:

• File explorer — drag the note to the destination folder, or right-click and choose Move file to….
• Command palette — run Move current file to another folder and select the destination.

Obsidian updates all internal links to the note after you move it.

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Delete a note

To delete the note currently open in the editor, select More options → Delete file in the upper-right corner. You can also run Delete current file from the Command palette, or right-click a note in the File explorer and choose Delete.

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What happens to deleted files

You can control what happens to deleted files under Settings → Files & links:

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Use the File explorer

The File explorer (left sidebar) shows all notes and folders in your vault. From the File explorer you can:

• Create, rename, move, and delete notes and folders.
• Drag and drop files between folders.
• Right-click any file or folder to see all available actions.

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Use the quick switcher

The quick switcher lets you navigate to any note by name without leaving the keyboard.

• Press Ctrl+O (or Cmd+O on macOS) to open the quick switcher.
• Start typing the note name or an alias.
• Press Enter to open the selected note, or Ctrl+Enter to open it in a new tab.