Typing # inside an uncreated note link deletes the note title ([[note title#]] becomes [[#]])

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Steps to reproduce

  1. Ensure Auto pair Markdown syntax is enabled in Settings → Editor.
  2. Type [[ (which automatically generates `[]`).
  3. Type the title of a note that does not exist yet (e.g. [[My New Note]]`).
  4. Type # right after the title (before `]]) to reference a section.

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes.

Expected result

The link becomes [[My New Note#]], allowing you to target or create a section link for a future note.

Actual result

As soon as # is typed, the note title disappears, leaving only `[[#]].

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: 1.13.4
Installer version: 1.9.12
Operating system: Darwin Kernel Version 27.0.0: Tue Jul 14 21:53:38 PDT 2026; root:xnu-13432.0.94.501.4~1/RELEASE_ARM64_T6000 27.0.0
Login status: logged in
Language: en
Catalyst license: insider
Insider build toggle: on
Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
Community theme: none
Snippets enabled: 3
Restricted mode: on

Additional information

3

Has this started happening with 1.13?

4

No, it’s much older, but I finally found the courage to report it.

5

I thought this was intended behaviour?

It happens as long as the link suggester is up. You can press Esc to close the suggester and type # without it being removed. If the suggester is over an existing file with what you’ve typed, it also turns the typing to that note title and continues to suggest its headings.

6

Well, it is intended behavior if there is a highlighted suggestion. Here there’s literally nothing.

This is a very unusual corner case, trying to link to heading in note that doesn’t exist yet.

7

will be fixed 1.13.5. ETA unknown.