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Wikilinks

Wikilinks are internal links that connect files in your knowledge base using [[double bracket]] syntax.

Creating Wikilinks

1. Type [[ and start typing a note name
2. Select from autocomplete and press Tab
3. Navigate with Ctrl+Click (Cmd+Click on Mac) or F12
4. Create new notes by clicking on non-existent wikilinks

Example: [[graph-view]]

Placeholders

Wikilinks to non-existent files create [[placeholder]] links, styled differently to show they need files created. They’re useful for planning your knowledge structure.

View placeholders in the graph with Foam: Show Graph command or in the Placeholders panel.

Section Links

Link to specific sections using [[note-name#Section Title]] syntax. Foam provides autocomplete for section titles.

Examples:

• External file: [link text](other-file.md#section-name)
• Same document: [link text](#section-name)

Markdown Compatibility

Foam can automatically generate [link-reference-definitions] at the bottom of files to make wikilinks compatible with standard Markdown processors.

Related

• [foam-file-format] - Technical details
• [[templates]] - Creating new notes
• [link-reference-definition-improvements] - Current limitations

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