Folder Notes
Attach notes directly to folders, Notion-style. Click a folder to open its note instead of just expanding it: ideal for folder-based dashboards and MOCs.
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Overview
Attach notes directly to folders, Notion-style. Click a folder to open its note instead of just expanding it: ideal for folder-based dashboards and MOCs.
Standard Installation Instructions (Plugin)
- 1.In Obsidian, open Settings, then Community plugins and turn off Restricted mode.
- 2.Click Browse, then search for the plugin by name.
- 3.Select Folder Notes, then click Install.
- 4.Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
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