Callouts are styled blockquotes that highlight important information. They use the syntax `> [!type]` followed by an optional title and content. --- ## Basic Syntax ```markdown > [!type] Optional Title > Content goes here. > Multiple lines supported. ``` --- ## All Callout Types ### Note > [!note] Note > Used for general notes and supplementary information. ```markdown > [!note] Note > Used for general notes and supplementary information. ``` --- ### Abstract > [!abstract] Abstract > Great for summaries, TLDRs, and overviews. ```markdown > [!abstract] Abstract > Great for summaries, TLDRs, and overviews. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!summary]` `> [!tldr]` --- ### Info > [!info] Info > Useful for providing additional context or details. ```markdown > [!info] Info > Useful for providing additional context or details. ``` --- ### Todo > [!todo] Todo > Highlight tasks or action items. ```markdown > [!todo] Todo > Highlight tasks or action items. ``` --- ### Tip > [!tip] Tip > Share helpful hints, tips, or important callouts. ```markdown > [!tip] Tip > Share helpful hints, tips, or important callouts. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!hint]` `> [!important]` --- ### Success > [!success] Success > Celebrate wins, completed tasks, or confirmations. ```markdown > [!success] Success > Celebrate wins, completed tasks, or confirmations. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!check]` `> [!done]` --- ### Question > [!question] Question > Pose questions, FAQs, or things to investigate. ```markdown > [!question] Question > Pose questions, FAQs, or things to investigate. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!help]` `> [!faq]` --- ### Warning > [!warning] Warning > Flag cautions, potential issues, or things to watch out for. ```markdown > [!warning] Warning > Flag cautions, potential issues, or things to watch out for. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!caution]` `> [!attention]` --- ### Failure > [!failure] Failure > Mark failures, missing items, or things that didn't work. ```markdown > [!failure] Failure > Mark failures, missing items, or things that didn't work. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!fail]` `> [!missing]` --- ### Danger > [!danger] Danger > Serious warnings or critical errors. ```markdown > [!danger] Danger > Serious warnings or critical errors. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!error]` --- ### Bug > [!bug] Bug > Document bugs, glitches, or unexpected behavior. ```markdown > [!bug] Bug > Document bugs, glitches, or unexpected behavior. ``` --- ### Example > [!example] Example > Provide examples, demonstrations, or sample content. ```markdown > [!example] Example > Provide examples, demonstrations, or sample content. ``` --- ### Quote > [!quote] Quote > Attribute quotes, citations, or referenced material. ```markdown > [!quote] Quote > Attribute quotes, citations, or referenced material. ``` **Aliases:** `> [!cite]` --- ## Foldable Callouts Add `+` or `-` after the type to make callouts collapsible. ### Expanded by Default (can collapse) > [!tip]+ Click to collapse me > I'm open by default but you can fold me up! ```markdown > [!tip]+ Click to collapse me > I'm open by default but you can fold me up! ``` ### Collapsed by Default (can expand) > [!tip]- Click to expand me > Surprise! I was hidden until you clicked. ```markdown > [!tip]- Click to expand me > Surprise! I was hidden until you clicked. ``` --- ## Custom Titles You can override the default title with your own text: > [!warning] 🔥 Don't Touch the Stove > Seriously, it's hot. ```markdown > [!warning] 🔥 Don't Touch the Stove > Seriously, it's hot. ``` --- ## No Title Leave the title blank to show just the type label: > [!info] > This just shows "Info" as the header. ```markdown > [!info] > This just shows "Info" as the header. ``` --- ## Nested Callouts You can nest callouts inside each other: > [!question] Can I nest callouts? > > [!success] Yes! > > You absolutely can. ```markdown > [!question] Can I nest callouts? > > [!success] Yes! > > You absolutely can. ``` --- ## Callouts with Other Markdown > [!example] Rich Content > Callouts support **bold**, *italic*, ~~strikethrough~~, `inline code`, and more: > - Bullet lists > - [Links](https://obsidian.md) > - ![[images]] > > | Even | Tables | > | --- | --- | > | work | here | ```markdown > [!example] Rich Content > Callouts support **bold**, *italic*, ~~strikethrough~~, `inline code`, and more: > - Bullet lists > - [Links](https://obsidian.md) > - ![[images]] > > | Even | Tables | > | --- | --- | > | work | here | ``` --- ## Quick Reference Cheat Sheet | Type | Icon | Use For | | --- | --- | --- | | `note` | 📝 | General notes | | `abstract` | 📋 | Summaries / TLDRs | | `info` | ℹ️ | Extra context | | `todo` | ☑️ | Action items | | `tip` | 💡 | Hints / important | | `success` | ✅ | Completed / confirmed | | `question` | ❓ | Questions / FAQs | | `warning` | ⚠️ | Cautions | | `failure` | ❌ | Failed / missing | | `danger` | 🔴 | Critical errors | | `bug` | 🐛 | Bugs / glitches | | `example` | 📎 | Examples | | `quote` | 💬 | Citations |