In this guide, we will look into the Obsidian quick switcher functionality. Keep reading to learn more about this core piece of Obsidian functionality.
What is Obsidian quick switcher?
Obsidian quick switcher allows you to find and open your existing notes.
But it does more than that; it also shows the notes you have referenced in another note via Obsidian backlinks functionality, even if a corresponding note hasn’t yet been created.
How to use Obsidian quick switcher
In this section, I will take you through opening another Obsidian note with the quick switcher.
- Click the Open quick switcher icon on the left-hand menu. The icon looks like a magnifying glass on top of a piece of paper.
- A list containing your notes will appear.
- Start typing the name of the note you are searching for.
- Click on the note you want to open.
