# Feature archive **URL:** https://forum.obsidian.md/c/feature-archive/11.md [Latest](https://forum.obsidian.md/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidian.md/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidian.md/tags.md) --- ## [About the Feature archive category](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/about-the-feature-archive-category/251)
**Author:** [@Silver](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Silver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/about-the-feature-archive-category/251 "2020-05-22T12:25:10Z")
Implemented features. --- ## [Secure vault with biometrics](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/secure-vault-with-biometrics/22929)
**Author:** [@Jackparsonss](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Jackparsonss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/secure-vault-with-biometrics/22929 "2026-10-28T00:56:07Z")
Use case or problem The problem is security, it would be nice to be able to secure a vault using face id or fingerprint in order to secure our vault if something ever happened such as a device getting stolen. Or this has… --- ## [A command palette/keyboard shortcut to increase/decrease font size](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/a-command-palette-keyboard-shortcut-to-increase-decrease-font-size/52909)
**Author:** [@IKatchya](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/IKatchya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/a-command-palette-keyboard-shortcut-to-increase-decrease-font-size/52909 "2026-10-19T21:40:01Z")
Use case or problem Depending on my view, I frequently want to change the font size, but the existing solution (ctrl+=) zooms the entire interface. There is no solution to bind a keyboard shortcut to zoom the font, but a… --- ## [Support Mermaid Gantt Chart compact mode](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/support-mermaid-gantt-chart-compact-mode/77553)
**Author:** [@featurerequestaccoun](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/featurerequestaccoun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/support-mermaid-gantt-chart-compact-mode/77553 "2026-10-18T22:50:03Z")
As already reported here, compact mode for Mermaid Gantt charts does not work: Please add support. --- ## [Feature Request: Allow ISO 8601 Formatting for Date & time Properties Regardless of Locale](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-request-allow-iso-8601-formatting-for-date-time-properties-regardless-of-locale/103969)
**Author:** [@jkoppel](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/jkoppel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-request-allow-iso-8601-formatting-for-date-time-properties-regardless-of-locale/103969 "2026-10-09T08:12:48Z")
Use case or problem In Linux (Kubuntu 25.04), the datetime display format seems to be hardcoded in the Properties metadata, defaulting to MM/DD/YYYY, hh:mm a for en-US. This behavior ignores ISO 8601 standards and creat… --- ## [Switch from Browser Native's color picker to a custom one in order to allow copying pasting values](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/switch-from-browser-natives-color-picker-to-a-custom-one-in-order-to-allow-copying-pasting-values/89924)
**Author:** [@SametHope](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/SametHope)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/switch-from-browser-natives-color-picker-to-a-custom-one-in-order-to-allow-copying-pasting-values/89924 "2026-10-06T14:36:29Z")
Forenote: I picked Feature requests instead of Bug reports due to the issue not being caused by Obsidian directly. Steps to reproduce Interact with any color picker inside Obsidian and try to copy or paste the HEX or an… --- ## [Add a shortcut in the right-click menu to add a checklist](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-a-shortcut-in-the-right-click-menu-to-add-a-checklist/119037)
**Author:** [@vizthex](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/vizthex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-a-shortcut-in-the-right-click-menu-to-add-a-checklist/119037 "2026-10-05T17:04:46Z")
Use case or problem I mostly use notes as a checklist, and it’d be nice if there was a quick shortcut for it in the right-click menu rather than having to type out & copy/paste the checkbox markdown every time. Proposed… --- ## [Font size hotkey](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/font-size-hotkey/58296)
**Author:** [@Missionary](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Missionary)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/font-size-hotkey/58296 "2026-10-03T18:55:39Z")
Use case or problem I frequently change font size. I would like to use hotkey to quickly change it back to default instead of going to setting and change it. Proposed solution Go to setting and change font size to defau… --- ## [Accessibility/Usability - Alternative method to adjust base font size](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/accessibility-usability-alternative-method-to-adjust-base-font-size/52108)
**Author:** [@MarkS](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/MarkS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/accessibility-usability-alternative-method-to-adjust-base-font-size/52108 "2026-10-03T18:54:54Z")
For people with good eyesight, the default font sizes are fine, I’m sure, but the defaults in the Android app are small for some of us. Try changing the base font size in Android. You do this with a tiny slider, less th… --- ## [\[Feature\] Show current font size in settings](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-show-current-font-size-in-settings/51937)
**Author:** [@CawlinTeffid](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/CawlinTeffid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-show-current-font-size-in-settings/51937 "2026-10-03T18:50:21Z")
Platform iOS Android Obsidian Mobile version: v1.4.1 In Settings \> Appearance \> Font size, the numeric font size is only shown while changing it. This makes it hard to return to the prior size, or to note the siz… --- ## [Independent font size for mobile and desktop](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/independent-font-size-for-mobile-and-desktop/71857)
**Author:** [@iamdannywyatt](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/iamdannywyatt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/independent-font-size-for-mobile-and-desktop/71857 "2026-10-03T18:48:19Z")
On iPhone the font size 16 looks great, but then on my Mac, it looks too big and I like it at 14. In the Preferences it would be great if those could be controlled independently. --- ## [Options to control the Quick Switcher / Links Suggestion algorithm above 10000 items / Ignore spaces](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/options-to-control-the-quick-switcher-links-suggestion-algorithm-above-10000-items-ignore-spaces/56861)
**Author:** [@Oskiator](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Oskiator)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/options-to-control-the-quick-switcher-links-suggestion-algorithm-above-10000-items-ignore-spaces/56861 "2026-10-01T23:08:20Z")
Hey :wink: Use case or problem Actually, when the threshold of 10’000 notes (attached files included) is exceeded, the quick search algorithm used is changed by a simplier one (see @koala answer here) Example So for e… --- ## [Capture to new unique note (iOS/MacOS shortcuts)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/capture-to-new-unique-note-ios-macos-shortcuts/109445)
**Author:** [@michaelrfowler](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/michaelrfowler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/capture-to-new-unique-note-ios-macos-shortcuts/109445 "2026-10-01T23:03:23Z")
Use case or problem I want to create a shortcut that allows me to quickly create a new unique note with the input. Proposed solution This would work exactly the same as the new actions available for capturing to today’s… --- ## [\[Feature\] Home Screen Quick Action for “Quick Note”](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-home-screen-quick-action-for-quick-note/21031)
**Author:** [@Gavan](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Gavan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/feature-home-screen-quick-action-for-quick-note/21031 "2026-10-01T23:01:07Z")
Use case or problem The one feature that keeps me hooked on Apple Notes, is the ability to long press on the icon, drag to “New Note” and be instantly able to type information. This is very useful for taking down phone … --- ## [Bases: Persistent columns in Kanban view](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-persistent-columns-in-kanban-view/118057)
**Author:** [@Trigam](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Trigam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-persistent-columns-in-kanban-view/118057 "2026-10-01T17:10:57Z")
Use case or problem In the Kanban bases view, once a column no longer has any cards that belong to it, the column is removed. This is an issue, as oftentimes, users want Kanban columns to be displayed, even if no cards … --- ## [Have Obsidian be the handler of .md files / Add ability to use Obsidian as a markdown editor on files outside vault (file association)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/have-obsidian-be-the-handler-of-md-files-add-ability-to-use-obsidian-as-a-markdown-editor-on-files-outside-vault-file-association/314)
**Author:** [@Joschua](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Joschua)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/have-obsidian-be-the-handler-of-md-files-add-ability-to-use-obsidian-as-a-markdown-editor-on-files-outside-vault-file-association/314 "2026-09-29T02:25:09Z")
A suggestion to have the possibility to make Obsidian the default app to open .md files, when accessing them in Finder. That would allow for very quick note-opening opportunities using Alfred. Simply open Alfred, type i… --- ## [Second Obsidian instance (or window + plugins), same Vault](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/second-obsidian-instance-or-window-plugins-same-vault/84892)
**Author:** [@lukasweichselbaum](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/lukasweichselbaum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/second-obsidian-instance-or-window-plugins-same-vault/84892 "2026-09-24T20:54:41Z")
Use case or problem I use Obsidian for knowledge management AND for my yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily planning (plus journaling). I like to separate these two use cases and also have a different visual ap… --- ## [Bases: kanban view](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-kanban-view/101593)
**Author:** [@Dmitry\_Fert](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Dmitry_Fert)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-kanban-view/101593 "2026-09-23T14:48:02Z")
Use case or problem Use Bases to visually organize tasks, ideas, and other content. A kanban view would improve workflow for planning, tracking, and organizing projects. Proposed solution Add a kanban view to Bases, gro… --- ## [Android: Add a camera tool in the toolbar to quickly add images using the phone camera](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/android-add-a-camera-tool-in-the-toolbar-to-quickly-add-images-using-the-phone-camera/30351)
**Author:** [@Peanut](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Peanut)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/android-add-a-camera-tool-in-the-toolbar-to-quickly-add-images-using-the-phone-camera/30351 "2026-09-14T19:13:41Z")
Platform iOS Android Obsidian Mobile version: v1.0.5 Add a toolbar option which would launch the camera in one click, and allow capturing the image with another click of the shutter button, which would directly a… --- ## [Bases: Support "export to csv" on mobile](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-support-export-to-csv-on-mobile/104278)
**Author:** [@Doparim](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Doparim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-support-export-to-csv-on-mobile/104278 "2026-09-14T17:13:40Z")
I see we have the option but it does not do anything will the option get removed or the function will get added ? Im on android --- ## [Make it easier to find community plugins (organize community plugins by function/tags)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/make-it-easier-to-find-community-plugins-organize-community-plugins-by-function-tags/38812)
**Author:** [@iiz](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/iiz)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/make-it-easier-to-find-community-plugins-organize-community-plugins-by-function-tags/38812 "2026-09-10T21:04:54Z")
Use case or problem I am very glad that so many community plugins have been released recently. However, it is becoming more difficult to find plugins that have the features I want or that are actively being updated. I w… --- ## [Add app shortcut menu on mobile allowing for vault selection before launch](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-app-shortcut-menu-on-mobile-allowing-for-vault-selection-before-launch/94731)
**Author:** [@chris233](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/chris233)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-app-shortcut-menu-on-mobile-allowing-for-vault-selection-before-launch/94731 "2026-09-05T12:54:03Z")
Use case or problem On mobile, Obsidian loads the last-used vault on launch, which can be frustrating if you intended to quickly open a small vault but a large, slow-loading vault was the last one opened. This can preven… --- ## [Switch back to MathJax](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/switch-back-to-mathjax/117987)
**Author:** [@dang](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/dang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/switch-back-to-mathjax/117987 "2026-09-04T22:43:22Z")
In the recent catalyst releases, Obsidian has switched from MathJax to Temml. I think this is a mistake, at least at this time, and would like to urge the developers to keep MathJax. I’ve got a bunch of existing notes t… --- ## [Intelligent Pasting of Lists / Remove extra marker](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/intelligent-pasting-of-lists-remove-extra-marker/4466)
**Author:** [@ddulic](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ddulic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/intelligent-pasting-of-lists-remove-extra-marker/4466 "2026-09-03T14:33:09Z")
Would be cool if Obsidian is somehow able to intelegently detect and modify a paste action. Currently if I have - \[ \] Ticket: PRD External Ingress And I want to copy it and modify one sections, it looks like - \[ \] Tic… --- ## [Add ability to fold groups in Bases views](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-ability-to-fold-groups-in-bases-views/106822)
**Author:** [@ConroySchultz](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ConroySchultz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-ability-to-fold-groups-in-bases-views/106822 "2026-09-02T21:56:35Z")
Use case or problem When using Bases views, I’ve found the recent “Group by” function in the sorting menu quite useful. But when there are many notes, having to scroll down to see the different groups can be cumbersome. … --- ## [The ability to change highlight color](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/the-ability-to-change-highlight-color/112005)
**Author:** [@Zeyad](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Zeyad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/the-ability-to-change-highlight-color/112005 "2026-09-02T21:56:02Z")
It would be nice to have a small window that permits changing the highlight color and stores the most recent ones. Additionnally, could you make the highlight color feature compatible to dark mode color contrast? --- ## [Date selector "now" option](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/date-selector-now-option/117858)
**Author:** [@malex](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/malex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/date-selector-now-option/117858 "2026-09-02T12:42:35Z")
An option that sets a date-time property to the current date and time. This is useful for the people who use date-time for timestamping. This is in response to a prior bug report I submitted: link bug report. --- ## [Tabs of ideas from Vivalidi browser](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/tabs-of-ideas-from-vivalidi-browser/45378)
**Author:** [@Connor96](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Connor96)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/tabs-of-ideas-from-vivalidi-browser/45378 "2026-08-14T22:16:17Z")
The Tabs of ideas from Vivalidi browser. vivaldi://settings/tabs/ Why ? It looks Obsidian as browser. :grin: :rofl: :joy: :smiley: :grinning: :smile: :grin: Tab bar position Tab Handling Close Tab on Double Click. … --- ## [(IMPLEMENTED v1.13) Hotkeys: Click on "N commands with conflicts" to show all hotkey conflicts](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/implemented-v1-13-hotkeys-click-on-n-commands-with-conflicts-to-show-all-hotkey-conflicts/84829)
**Author:** [@huulong](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/huulong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/implemented-v1-13-hotkeys-click-on-n-commands-with-conflicts-to-show-all-hotkey-conflicts/84829 "2026-08-14T18:33:58Z")
This is a reboot of Hotkey / automatically show conflicting hotkeys at the top which was archived, giving only a solution for a specific hotkey conflicts, not displaying all hotkey conflicts. Use case or problem The Hot… --- ## [Resizable settings window](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/resizable-settings-window/36628)
**Author:** [@2fifty6](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/2fifty6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/resizable-settings-window/36628 "2026-08-13T13:35:16Z")
Use case or problem When using the Settings window to change Obsidian’s appearance (as in applying different themes, modifying existing themes, refreshing CSS snippets, or changing core appearance settings such as font s… [Next page](https://forum.obsidian.md/c/feature-archive/11.md?page=1)