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Go to [obsidian.md](https://obsidian.md/) to download the installation package for your platform: * **macOS**: Download the .dmg file and drag it into the Applications folder * **Windows**: Download the .exe installer and follow the installation wizard * **Linux**: Provides three formats: .AppImage, .deb, and .rpm * **iOS / Android**: Search for "Obsidian" in the App Store / Google Play !(#) Obsidian is completely free for personal use, and you can use all core features without registering an account. You can choose the version corresponding to your operating system (Windows/Mac/iOS/Android/Linux) to download and install. Obsidian download page: [https://obsidian.md/download](https://obsidian.md/download) Obsidian Github address: [https://github.com/obsidianmd](https://github.com/obsidianmd) After downloading, you can double-click to install and configure the language and other settings: !(#) ### First Launch Interface When you first open Obsidian, you will see three options: Create new vault - Create a new Vault locally Open existing folder - Use an existing folder as a Vault Open from Obsidian Sync - (Paid feature) Then select Quick Start to directly enter the page and see the layout: !(#) 1. **Left Sidebar (File Manager):** Manage your folders and note list. 2. **Center Area (Editor):** Where you primarily write, supports "Live Preview" mode, meaning when you type Markdown symbols, it immediately renders them into formatted text. 3. **Right Sidebar (Panel):** By default shows **Backlinks** (which other notes mention the note you're currently viewing) and Outline. 4. **Command Panel (Ctrl/Cmd + P):** A newbie's best friend! Press this shortcut and type the operation you want to do (e.g., "Create new note"), no need to click menus. Select Create new vault, give your knowledge base a name, and choose a storage location. It is recommended to place it under ~/Documents/ for easy backup and Git management. ### Interface Language Settings Obsidian displays an English interface by default. Steps to switch to Chinese: 1. Open Settings: Cmd/Ctrl + , 2. Select About on the left 3. Find the Language dropdown menu 4. Select "Simplified Chinese" (Simplified Chinese) 5. Click Relaunch (Restart) ### Understanding the Three-Column Layout After restarting, you will see Obsidian's main interface, consisting of three areas: * Left Sidebar: File list, Search, Bookmarks, Tag list * Editing Area/Reading Area: This is where you write notes, supports dual mode (edit/preview) or split-screen to view both simultaneously * Right Sidebar: Backlinks, Outline, Tags and other auxiliary panels ### Quick Shortcut Reference | Operation | macOS | Windows / Linux | | --- | --- | --- | | Open Settings | Cmd + , | Ctrl + , | | Quick Open File | Cmd + O | Ctrl + O | | New Note | Cmd + N | Ctrl + N | | Open Command Panel | Cmd + P | Ctrl + P | | Toggle Edit/Read Mode | Cmd + E | Ctrl + E | | Toggle Left Sidebar | Cmd + [ | Ctrl + [ | | Toggle Right Sidebar | Cmd + ] | Ctrl + ] | ### Recommended Initial Appearance Settings !(#) Go to Settings → Appearance, it is recommended to make the following adjustments: **Theme**: The official default theme is already very good to use. If you prefer a more minimalist style, you can search for and install Minimal in community themes, which is currently one of the most popular third-party themes. **Font Settings (Developer Recommended)**: * Interface Font: System default or PingFang SC (macOS) / Microsoft YaHei (Windows) * Body Font: Same as above, or Source Han Serif for reading * Monospace Font: JetBrains Mono or Fira Code (used for code blocks) Go to Settings → Editor, it is recommended to adjust: * Line Width: Recommended to set to 88 or 100, consistent with coding habits * **Live Preview**: Already enabled by default, recommended to keep * **Auto-pair Brackets**: Enable, automatically completes ]] when typing [[ * **Show Line Numbers**: Can be enabled, more friendly for developers