# \#properties **URL:** https://forum.obsidian.md/tag/properties/114.md [Latest](https://forum.obsidian.md/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.obsidian.md/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.obsidian.md/tags.md) --- ## [Autosuggest with Multiple Links in Properties](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/autosuggest-with-multiple-links-in-properties/68091)
**Author:** [@nostalgicfields](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/nostalgicfields)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/autosuggest-with-multiple-links-in-properties/68091 "2026-11-13T15:04:58Z")
Use case or problem Problem with the autosuggestion when using links in a list. After typing the double square brackets, it suggests recent notes, but it doesn’t continue to suggest notes after typing a character. For e… --- ## [Property support for non-markdown files](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/property-support-for-non-markdown-files/64386)
**Author:** [@yplvivua](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/yplvivua)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/property-support-for-non-markdown-files/64386 "2026-11-10T22:22:03Z")
Use case or problem The use case is binary file management. Obsidian already supports inline rendering of PDFs, audio and video files. This fact invites such files to become integral part of the vault. However, Obsidian … --- ## [Properties Wrangler: Add a way to "Insert", "Rename" and "Remove" properties and values in all files](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-wrangler-add-a-way-to-insert-rename-and-remove-properties-and-values-in-all-files/63806)
**Author:** [@ryadaj](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ryadaj)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-wrangler-add-a-way-to-insert-rename-and-remove-properties-and-values-in-all-files/63806 "2026-11-03T17:42:13Z")
MOD: Edit As of ver 1.10, mass delete and mass rename of a property are possible. This feature request remains open for mass operation (vault-wise) on a property’s values. Use case or problem The new Properties f… --- ## [Support for BCE/BC dates (negative dates)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/support-for-bce-bc-dates-negative-dates/102371)
**Author:** [@cousin](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/cousin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/support-for-bce-bc-dates-negative-dates/102371 "2026-11-02T17:38:51Z")
Use case or problem BCE/BC dates are not currently supported. Proposed solution Add support for BCE dates with a minus sign in front of the year (e.g. -0100-01-01) following the ISO 8601 standard. --- ## [Bases Kanban: Individual tag-based grouping](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-kanban-individual-tag-based-grouping/119179)
**Author:** [@sbcow](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/sbcow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/bases-kanban-individual-tag-based-grouping/119179 "2026-10-30T21:40:03Z")
Use case or problem A great use case for Bases Kan-Ban is tracking progress for literature that needs to be read. Imagine you want to use ‘status/to-be-read’, ‘status/read’ or similar to beautifully track which resources… --- ## [Calendar icon overlaps date property](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/calendar-icon-overlaps-date-property/119421)
**Author:** [@dawni](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/dawni)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/calendar-icon-overlaps-date-property/119421 "2026-10-29T04:33:48Z")
Steps to reproduce On Android, in a new vault: Create a note. Add a property. Set the property type to Date. Did you read and follow the Troubleshooting Guide ? Yes Expected result The date picker’s calendar icon be… --- ## [Properties: let the user customize the way Dates/Times are displayed (independently from OS)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-let-the-user-customize-the-way-dates-times-are-displayed-independently-from-os/64139)
**Author:** [@Pch](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Pch)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-let-the-user-customize-the-way-dates-times-are-displayed-independently-from-os/64139 "2026-10-28T15:22:36Z")
Mod-Note: This FR is specifically about customizing the way dates are displayed not the format they are written on file. Currently, the displayed format follows what you have chosen at OS-level. Use case or problem As… --- ## [Search for property names and values doesn't highlight matches in Properties UI](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/search-for-property-names-and-values-doesnt-highlight-matches-in-properties-ui/108117)
**Author:** [@dandv](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/dandv)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/search-for-property-names-and-values-doesnt-highlight-matches-in-properties-ui/108117 "2026-10-17T21:48:26Z")
Steps to reproduce Open the sandbox vault Create a property containing a value “line” Search for “line” Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? Y Actual result Results are found, but not highlighted. Note that furth… --- ## [Meta Bind, buttons and turning note properties into plain text](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/meta-bind-buttons-and-turning-note-properties-into-plain-text/118645)
**Author:** [@martynanp](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/martynanp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/meta-bind-buttons-and-turning-note-properties-into-plain-text/118645 "2026-10-10T08:51:29Z")
What I’m trying to do I would like to make a button which when pressed, reads the properties of the note it is in and prints the properties as plain text in the body of the note. For example, if I have a note with the… --- ## [Properties format is not updated when converting text type to list type](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-format-is-not-updated-when-converting-text-type-to-list-type/114766)
**Author:** [@Zodian](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Zodian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-format-is-not-updated-when-converting-text-type-to-list-type/114766 "2026-10-09T20:10:04Z")
Steps to reproduce Create a text type property in a note and add a value. Change the property to list type. The issue becomes apparent when using the property in Bases with a list function, for example property.filter(… --- ## [Properties: option to export to PDF](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-option-to-export-to-pdf/63899)
**Author:** [@HilderSantos](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/HilderSantos)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-option-to-export-to-pdf/63899 "2026-10-05T12:23:04Z")
Use case or problem Properties are a great addition to Obsidian! Nevertheless, it would be great to have the option to export them to PDF, too, as some stuff we used to keep on the note body we can put on metadata (e.g.,… --- ## [Calendar widget doesn't recognise datetime value in front-matter after writing seconds](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/calendar-widget-doesnt-recognise-datetime-value-in-front-matter-after-writing-seconds/119005)
**Author:** [@seancarmody](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/seancarmody)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/calendar-widget-doesnt-recognise-datetime-value-in-front-matter-after-writing-seconds/119005 "2026-10-04T03:37:05Z")
Steps to reproduce In the Sandbox vault, add a property typed date/time with value 2026-08-28T09:30. Click the calendar icon and pick a new time (say 9:35 am). Expected result Value saved as 2026-08-28T09:35, picker … --- ## [Properties: Popover suggestion list moves to front / is still interactive during multi-step command palette actions](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-popover-suggestion-list-moves-to-front-is-still-interactive-during-multi-step-command-palette-actions/118863)
**Author:** [@Experiment59](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Experiment59)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-popover-suggestion-list-moves-to-front-is-still-interactive-during-multi-step-command-palette-actions/118863 "2026-10-02T13:10:04Z")
Steps to reproduce Populate 1 or more notes with values for a property (e.g. three books with a value for genre) so that suggestions appear when clicking into the empty editor for that property. With the suggestion pop… --- ## [Accessing frontmatter list in JS-Engine](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/accessing-frontmatter-list-in-js-engine/118723)
**Author:** [@ShroudedSpaceWhale](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ShroudedSpaceWhale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/accessing-frontmatter-list-in-js-engine/118723 "2026-09-28T11:12:06Z")
What I’m trying to do So I’m trying to setup some automation for a dnd character sheet. The specific thing I’m working on now is calculating and modifications to my spell attack and dc based on attuned magic items. I ha… --- ## [Disable suggestions for certain properties](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/disable-suggestions-for-certain-properties/72851)
**Author:** [@alexwlchan](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/alexwlchan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/disable-suggestions-for-certain-properties/72851 "2026-09-20T10:00:06Z")
Use case or problem I use Obsidian to write notes on external resources – web pages or PDFs. I have front-matter properties to link to these resources. For example, here I’ve taken some notes on a PDF that I’ve download… --- ## [Properties & Bases: Parse (Render) Markdown in text properties // Allow mixing text and links in string fields](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-bases-parse-render-markdown-in-text-properties-allow-mixing-text-and-links-in-string-fields/66542)
**Author:** [@Sataniel](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Sataniel)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-bases-parse-render-markdown-in-text-properties-allow-mixing-text-and-links-in-string-fields/66542 "2026-09-18T20:47:48Z")
Problem Text field (or a single item in a list field) only allows either text or a single link. Proposed solution Links should be interpreted like they are in the note’s body. Current workaround (optional) Make a list … --- ## [Enumerated properties (unique) - Select from a prefixed set of values](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/enumerated-properties-unique-select-from-a-prefixed-set-of-values/63900)
**Author:** [@ScottKillen](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/ScottKillen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/enumerated-properties-unique-select-from-a-prefixed-set-of-values/63900 "2026-09-18T16:59:33Z")
Use case or problem Would like enumeration type properties in the new properties feature. Proposed solution Add two properties types: enum value: Allows a single value from a limited set. enum list: Allows multiple va… --- ## [The Vaultman Initiative: A component library for your Workspace](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/the-vaultman-initiative-a-component-library-for-your-workspace/118253)
**Author:** [@Meibbo](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Meibbo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/the-vaultman-initiative-a-component-library-for-your-workspace/118253 "2026-09-14T17:06:30Z")
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: Vaultman Plugin TL;DR: This … --- ## [Display Formulas Inline](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/display-formulas-inline/108400)
**Author:** [@Mistmage](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Mistmage)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/display-formulas-inline/108400 "2026-09-08T17:49:32Z")
Use case or problem Formulas allow to display large amount of information, but they are limited to Bases. That makes it hard to build complex ideas for them, as they are limited in such way. While it is possible to emb… --- ## [Properties: Option to hide in reading view](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-option-to-hide-in-reading-view/66186)
**Author:** [@Eagle8725](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Eagle8725)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-option-to-hide-in-reading-view/66186 "2026-09-05T09:22:51Z")
Hi, it would be nice to be able to hide properties in reading view as I just use it to put css tags in the properties and then it shows up ); Solution Make one of the ‘Properties in document’ setting options ‘Show in ed… --- ## [Unable to paste a Things3 link directly into a text Frontmatter field](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/unable-to-paste-a-things3-link-directly-into-a-text-frontmatter-field/117837)
**Author:** [@phantom](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/phantom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/unable-to-paste-a-things3-link-directly-into-a-text-frontmatter-field/117837 "2026-09-01T14:01:20Z")
Steps to reproduce Enter restricted mode Share Copy Link from Things3 such as things:///show?id=HuVgp5AnpdocTMuCHfMrNF Unable to paste into a Frontmatter text field such as “source” below No paste occurs, as if t… --- ## [Android: Date picker in properties - One week added to very old dates](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/android-date-picker-in-properties-one-week-added-to-very-old-dates/117736)
**Author:** [@Giuse69](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Giuse69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/android-date-picker-in-properties-one-week-added-to-very-old-dates/117736 "2026-08-27T12:04:38Z")
Hi, I am getting a very strange reproducible bug when tapping on Android, both tablet and smartphone: When selecting a very old date (like in 1207) for a date property in the calendar wizard, when I click on a day, the… --- ## [List of Plugins for inline referencing file properties (from YAML frontmatter)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/list-of-plugins-for-inline-referencing-file-properties-from-yaml-frontmatter/117725)
**Author:** [@jimmyone](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/jimmyone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/list-of-plugins-for-inline-referencing-file-properties-from-yaml-frontmatter/117725 "2026-08-27T06:48:49Z")
Now that I’ve switched almost all my Dataview queries to the bases Core plugin, I was looking for a replacement for dataviews’ inline DQL queries (\`=this.myproperty\`). Although Embed Metadata and Inline properties initia… --- ## [Properties & Bases: Support multi-level YAML (Mapping of Mappings, nested attributes, nested properties)](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-bases-support-multi-level-yaml-mapping-of-mappings-nested-attributes-nested-properties/63826)
**Author:** [@mnaoumov](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/mnaoumov)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/properties-bases-support-multi-level-yaml-mapping-of-mappings-nested-attributes-nested-properties/63826 "2026-08-24T19:20:20Z")
Use case or problem We need to be able to support multi-level YAML. Especially for Dataview users --- parent: child1: grandchild1: 1 grandchild2: 2 child2: grandchild3: 3 grandchild4: 4 --- --- ## [Don't fold properties after viewing the note in a Page Preview popup](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/dont-fold-properties-after-viewing-the-note-in-a-page-preview-popup/109007)
**Author:** [@Seba](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/Seba)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/dont-fold-properties-after-viewing-the-note-in-a-page-preview-popup/109007 "2026-08-22T14:41:38Z")
Use case or problem Every time I use the page preview, the Properties section of that file previewed gets folded, and then when I open that file, the properties are folded. It drives me crazy, I don’t ever want to see th… --- ## [Adjustable column size for properties](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/adjustable-column-size-for-properties/65556)
**Author:** [@SiliasOS](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/SiliasOS)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/adjustable-column-size-for-properties/65556 "2026-08-16T16:35:38Z")
Hi, probably that feature already has been requested, but I couldn’t find it by search, so: Some of my properties have short names, like “aliases”, some have long names, like “Listenpreis € (brutto)”. The long names ar… --- ## [How to read and set note properties programmatically (by TypeScript)?](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/how-to-read-and-set-note-properties-programmatically-by-typescript/117200)
**Author:** [@martinellison](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/martinellison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/how-to-read-and-set-note-properties-programmatically-by-typescript/117200 "2026-08-13T14:28:59Z")
I am writing a plugin and I would like to read and set a frontmatter property of a note. That is, I would like some example TypeScript code. I have looked at the developer documentation, but I cannot even find out whethe… --- ## [iOS 1.13.6: Properties panel (keys' width + icon size) doesn't scale proportionally and consistantly with editor texts and checkboxes](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/ios-1-13-6-properties-panel-keys-width-icon-size-doesnt-scale-proportionally-and-consistantly-with-editor-texts-and-checkboxes/117295)
**Author:** [@yubo](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/yubo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/ios-1-13-6-properties-panel-keys-width-icon-size-doesnt-scale-proportionally-and-consistantly-with-editor-texts-and-checkboxes/117295 "2026-08-13T06:39:43Z")
Steps to reproduce 1.13.6 Mobile now enables the disproportional downscale of the Properties keys’ display width and icon size on both “properties in current file” and the properties drawer pane. (reproducible … --- ## [Plugin: Property from Backlink](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/plugin-property-from-backlink/116965)
**Author:** [@jackydangelo](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/jackydangelo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/plugin-property-from-backlink/116965 "2026-08-05T20:16:36Z")
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:https://community.obsidian.md/pl… --- ## [Property Editor: Hard to edit an existing link when narrowing to heading / view](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/property-editor-hard-to-edit-an-existing-link-when-narrowing-to-heading-view/116871)
**Author:** [@lihsai0](https://forum.obsidian.md/u/lihsai0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.obsidian.md/t/property-editor-hard-to-edit-an-existing-link-when-narrowing-to-heading-view/116871 "2026-08-05T16:09:04Z")
Steps to reproduce Create a base, such as bar.base. Create a view in the base, such as some-view. Create a note, such as foo.md. Change to Editing view with Live Preview mode. Add a property, such as refer\_view. Put cur… [Next page](https://forum.obsidian.md/tag/properties/114.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=properties)