# \#outline **URL:** https://forum.obsidian.md/tag/outline/62.md [Latest](https://forum.obsidian.md/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidian.md/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidian.md/tags.md) --- ## [Outline plugin: Always expanded on file open and after tab switch](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-plugin-always-expanded-on-file-open-and-after-tab-switch/107658)
**Author:** [@KulySocc](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/KulySocc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-plugin-always-expanded-on-file-open-and-after-tab-switch/107658 "2026-11-01T19:22:27Z")
Steps to reproduce Open any Markdown file with headings. Open the Outline core plugin pane. Observe that all headings are expanded by default. Click the toggle icon in the Outline header (which incorrectly shows “Expand… --- ## [\[New Plugin\] Introducing CopyKit - A plugin for your copying and exporting needs](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/new-plugin-introducing-copykit-a-plugin-for-your-copying-and-exporting-needs/120756)
**Author:** [@meet](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/meet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/new-plugin-introducing-copykit-a-plugin-for-your-copying-and-exporting-needs/120756 "2026-11-01T13:25:38Z")
Disclaimer Is this plugin open source? Yes Is this plugin completely free? Yes Is this plugin vibe-coded beyond the author’s ability to comprehend how it works? No Community Directory: CopyKit - Obsidian Plugin In… --- ## [Outline – Keep a collapsed heading in its collapsed state while editing it, do not expand it automatically](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-keep-a-collapsed-heading-in-its-collapsed-state-while-editing-it-do-not-expand-it-automatically/119869)
**Author:** [@untitled](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/untitled)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-keep-a-collapsed-heading-in-its-collapsed-state-while-editing-it-do-not-expand-it-automatically/119869 "2026-10-27T19:57:45Z")
Problem Currently, when a heading in the Outline (Core Plugin) is in a collapsed state, it automatically expands as soon as you begin editing it. In my case, while working on the content of a note, this is disruptive. W… --- ## [Allow Folded Headers to Remain Folded When Repositioning in Outline](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/allow-folded-headers-to-remain-folded-when-repositioning-in-outline/56907)
**Author:** [@sanpedro](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/sanpedro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/allow-folded-headers-to-remain-folded-when-repositioning-in-outline/56907 "2026-10-27T15:27:05Z")
Love the ability to drag and drop to reposition headers in the outline. But when I do this, all of my folded headers in the entire note fully expand. When you have large notes with a lot of nested content, this quickly b… --- ## [Preserve Outline Collapse/Expand State Across Notes](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/preserve-outline-collapse-expand-state-across-notes/98070)
**Author:** [@Arman](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Arman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/preserve-outline-collapse-expand-state-across-notes/98070 "2026-10-08T19:22:24Z")
Problem Description Currently, when working with notes that contain multiple headings, I often use the Outline pane to collapse inner sections, allowing me to get a high-level overview of the note. However, this function… --- ## [Outline – Highlight parent headings when the current child heading is collapsed and not visible](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-highlight-parent-headings-when-the-current-child-heading-is-collapsed-and-not-visible/119133)
**Author:** [@untitled](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/untitled)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-highlight-parent-headings-when-the-current-child-heading-is-collapsed-and-not-visible/119133 "2026-10-06T17:58:38Z")
Problem Currently, when working with the Outline and the cursor is within the content of a specific heading, that heading is highlighted. However, if the cursor is within the content of a heading that is not displayed i… --- ## [Incorrect hover previews of duplicate headings in Outline pane](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/incorrect-hover-previews-of-duplicate-headings-in-outline-pane/88938)
**Author:** [@ThatOtherAndrew](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ThatOtherAndrew)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/incorrect-hover-previews-of-duplicate-headings-in-outline-pane/88938 "2026-09-12T06:54:03Z")
Steps to reproduce Create a note with the following content: # a foo # a bar Press and hold Ctrl and hover over the second a heading in the Outline pane. This yields the following, incorrect, preview (expected bar, go… --- ## [Outline – Selecting multiple headings and their content, and performing basic operations on them (copy, cut, delete, move)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-selecting-multiple-headings-and-their-content-and-performing-basic-operations-on-them-copy-cut-delete-move/118591)
**Author:** [@untitled](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/untitled)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-selecting-multiple-headings-and-their-content-and-performing-basic-operations-on-them-copy-cut-delete-move/118591 "2026-09-23T02:11:32Z")
Use case or problem / Proposed solution I would like to be able to select multiple headings (and their content) in Outline (Core Plugin) and perform basic operations on the selected content – such as copying, cutting, de… --- ## [Adjusting level of heading in outline pane](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/adjusting-level-of-heading-in-outline-pane/89936)
**Author:** [@SiliasOS](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/SiliasOS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/adjusting-level-of-heading-in-outline-pane/89936 "2026-08-10T21:30:51Z")
In longer documents with many different headings, it’s currently possible to move sections (including their content) around using drag-and-drop in the outline pane. However, there’s no way to adjust the heading level at … --- ## [Can't drag heading to top or bottom of Outline](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/cant-drag-heading-to-top-or-bottom-of-outline/71820)
**Author:** [@Mtin](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Mtin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 7:19am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/cant-drag-heading-to-top-or-bottom-of-outline/71820 "2026-06-24T07:19:01Z")
Steps to reproduce Create a few headings (#) and one subheading (##) and try to move the subheading below the last main heading. (See attached video. It appears video uploads are not allowed.) Did you follow the troubl… --- ## [Delete Section Under Heading via Right-Click](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/delete-section-under-heading-via-right-click/90956)
**Author:** [@churnish](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/churnish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/delete-section-under-heading-via-right-click/90956 "2026-06-02T19:10:33Z")
Use case or problem When editing documents, I often need to delete entire sections under headings. Currently, this requires manually selecting all content under a heading and pressing backspace, which is time-consuming f… --- ## [Outline consisting of blocks](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-consisting-of-blocks/114306)
**Author:** [@crytting](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/crytting)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-consisting-of-blocks/114306 "2026-05-17T19:50:22Z")
In Obsidian, I can’t find any plugin that supports outlining AND block-level referencing, embedding, etc. Of course, we have plugins like Better Search Views, Copy Block Link, Outliner, etc. but to represent a markdown f… --- ## [Did cross-pane outline drag-and-drop ever exist? Can't tell if I'm misremembering](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/did-cross-pane-outline-drag-and-drop-ever-exist-cant-tell-if-im-misremembering/114095)
**Author:** [@DarioDS](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/DarioDS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/did-cross-pane-outline-drag-and-drop-ever-exist-cant-tell-if-im-misremembering/114095 "2026-05-09T09:27:31Z")
What I’m trying to do I have a strong memory of being able to drag outline items (list items) from one pane and drop them into another — effectively moving content between notes by dragging. I can’t reproduce this and I… --- ## [Keyboard Shortcut to \*\*Toggle\*\* Outline (instead of opening a new outline pane)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/keyboard-shortcut-to-toggle-outline-instead-of-opening-a-new-outline-pane/12438)
**Author:** [@ebouchut](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ebouchut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/keyboard-shortcut-to-toggle-outline-instead-of-opening-a-new-outline-pane/12438 "2026-04-09T02:35:13Z")
Use case or problem I configured a keyboard shortcut (hotkey) to “Open the Outline for the current file” in Obsidian’s settings. Then each time I use this hokey, Obsidian opens up a new pane, which is the expected behav… --- ## [Bases: Show Views in Outline](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-show-views-in-outline/112441)
**Author:** [@AdrianoCzelentano](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/AdrianoCzelentano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-show-views-in-outline/112441 "2026-03-19T07:38:10Z")
Use case or problem Quick access to views. Proposed solution Show available base views in sidepanel outline or create new command to show base views in sidepanel. Related feature requests --- ## [Outline view: Reveal subheadings in search / filter output](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-view-reveal-subheadings-in-search-filter-output/111704)
**Author:** [@aaronbell](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/aaronbell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-view-reveal-subheadings-in-search-filter-output/111704 "2026-03-02T02:06:49Z")
Use case or problem In an outline w/ 100(‘s) of headings, I don’t remember sub-sub-sub-headings, but know generally where it is under a higher, h1/h2/etc. heading. I’d like to search for a “ancestor” heading (e.g. an h… --- ## [Plugins: Daily Note Outline & Multiple Notes Outline](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/plugins-daily-note-outline-multiple-notes-outline/47358)
**Author:** [@iiz](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/iiz)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/plugins-daily-note-outline-multiple-notes-outline/47358 "2026-02-28T02:11:52Z")
Hello! I recently released my first plugin, Daily Note Outline and now it’s available directly from the community plugin list. It’s a plugin that displays outlines of multiple daily notes at once to make it easier to fi… --- ## [Fold headings in document using the Outline core plugin](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/fold-headings-in-document-using-the-outline-core-plugin/109400)
**Author:** [@jackh5](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/jackh5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2026, 6:56am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/fold-headings-in-document-using-the-outline-core-plugin/109400 "2026-01-18T06:56:12Z")
Use case or problem When navigating through large files, the outline plugin is useful to be able to see an overview of the headings, and being able to expand or collapse the headings in the outline gives you an easy abil… --- ## [PDF Viewer - Table of Contents (TOC) expansion icon displays incorrectly when content is not expanded](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/pdf-viewer-table-of-contents-toc-expansion-icon-displays-incorrectly-when-content-is-not-expanded/105127)
**Author:** [@yang0119](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/yang0119)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/pdf-viewer-table-of-contents-toc-expansion-icon-displays-incorrectly-when-content-is-not-expanded/105127 "2026-01-17T02:58:57Z")
Steps to reproduce Open Obsidian. Right-click a PDF file in the file explorer. Ensure the PDF has a table of contents (TOC). Open the “Table of contents” pane if not already visible. Did you follow the troubleshooting … --- ## [Outline: Add heading level filter to hide specific heading levels](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-add-heading-level-filter-to-hide-specific-heading-levels/109927)
**Author:** [@tomn](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/tomn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-add-heading-level-filter-to-hide-specific-heading-levels/109927 "2026-01-14T05:13:40Z")
Use case or problem When working with long, hierarchical documents that contain many nested headings (H2, H3, H4, etc.), the Outline core plugin displays all heading levels simultaneously. This creates a very long, clutt… --- ## [Moving in the outline works in reading view but then cannot be undone](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/moving-in-the-outline-works-in-reading-view-but-then-cannot-be-undone/109239)
**Author:** [@xample](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/xample)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/moving-in-the-outline-works-in-reading-view-but-then-cannot-be-undone/109239 "2025-12-22T15:45:43Z")
Moving an item in the outline is always possible but won’t be undoable unless you are in edit mode. Steps to reproduce Create a simple markdownfile with 2 headers # A # B Set the current view to “reading” Swap A wit… --- ## [Core Plugin Outline Advanced Options](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/core-plugin-outline-advanced-options/21238)
**Author:** [@MatteCrystal](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/MatteCrystal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/core-plugin-outline-advanced-options/21238 "2025-11-21T09:55:53Z")
Use case or problem Right now when using the Outline plugin provided in Obsidian Core Plugins you only have the option to activate or deactivate it. This is an issue because the current implementation of the outline is u… --- ## [Introducing Obsidian MEDILIG EHR/EMR Application: Showcasing Obsidian's Power in Healthcare](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/introducing-obsidian-medilig-ehr-emr-application-showcasing-obsidians-power-in-healthcare/106033)
**Author:** [@athan](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/athan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/introducing-obsidian-medilig-ehr-emr-application-showcasing-obsidians-power-in-healthcare/106033 "2025-09-24T12:53:32Z")
A Real-World Demonstration of Obsidian’s Advanced Capabilities Fellow Obsidian enthusiasts! I am thrilled to share Obsidian MEDILIG (Medical Life Guard) - a comprehensive medical knowledge content management system that … --- ## [Unable to rearrange-sections/drag-headings](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/unable-to-rearrange-sections-drag-headings/87397)
**Author:** [@DRRO](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/DRRO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/unable-to-rearrange-sections-drag-headings/87397 "2025-06-30T18:20:59Z")
Steps to reproduce Launch obsidian on Android device Create new vault from folder Create a new note page with several headings Try to rearrange headings from the Outline tab Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? \[Y… --- ## [Outline flickers when typing with many headings scrolled to bottom](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-flickers-when-typing-with-many-headings-scrolled-to-bottom/101166)
**Author:** [@ybys](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ybys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-flickers-when-typing-with-many-headings-scrolled-to-bottom/101166 "2025-06-11T05:32:52Z")
Summary: When a note contains numerous headings (over 70) and the Outline pane is scrolled to the very bottom, the Outline pane flickers every few seconds while typing in the note. This is distracting for users who utili… --- ## [How to count words per Chapter and Show the number in outline？](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/how-to-count-words-per-chapter-and-show-the-number-in-outline/57064)
**Author:** [@snowwolves](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/snowwolves)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/how-to-count-words-per-chapter-and-show-the-number-in-outline/57064 "2025-03-27T19:58:43Z")
I am used to write the novel in single one md file. But I need to count words for each chapter which is divided by title and show it in outline sidebar. I have installed some plugins but no one could work. So what plug… --- ## [Add support for the superscript/subscript HTML tags in the Outline (TOC)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-support-for-the-superscript-subscript-html-tags-in-the-outline-toc/78695)
**Author:** [@s4my](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/s4my)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/add-support-for-the-superscript-subscript-html-tags-in-the-outline-toc/78695 "2025-02-27T09:52:42Z")
Use case or problem I noticed when I use a superscript \\ or subscript \\ tag in a header, the tags are displayed in the Outline (TOC) as raw HTML tags instead of rendering them correctly, which is inco… --- ## [Outline does not remember state between restarts](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-does-not-remember-state-between-restarts/75202)
**Author:** [@Zwergziege](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Zwergziege)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/outline-does-not-remember-state-between-restarts/75202 "2025-02-25T12:12:35Z")
Use case or problem Currently, the document outline does not remember its state regarding folding between restarts. I have a few longer documents with several sections and subsections. I actively work on only a few of t… --- ## ["Autoscroll to current section" scrolls back to previous location](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/autoscroll-to-current-section-scrolls-back-to-previous-location/96530)
**Author:** [@SomeRandomGuy](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/SomeRandomGuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/autoscroll-to-current-section-scrolls-back-to-previous-location/96530 "2025-02-23T08:48:04Z")
Steps to reproduce Enable the Outline Core Plugin and open the Outline-Pane on the right side. Create a document with so many sections and subsections that the Outline-Pane gets a scrollbar Enable the (very cool) new fe… --- ## [Can I adjust the unfolding/folding level according to the header level of the outline in obsidian publish?](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/can-i-adjust-the-unfolding-folding-level-according-to-the-header-level-of-the-outline-in-obsidian-publish/93295)
**Author:** [@mintojaran](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/mintojaran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/can-i-adjust-the-unfolding-folding-level-according-to-the-header-level-of-the-outline-in-obsidian-publish/93295 "2024-12-17T04:42:45Z")
First, search the help docs and this forum. Maybe your question has been answered! The debugging steps can help, too. Still stuck? Delete this line and proceed. What I’m trying to do Hello? I am currently using obsidi… [Next page](https://forum.obsidian.md/tag/outline/62.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=outline)