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Definition List for Obsidian

Adds support for HTML definition lists (dl, dt, dd) in Obsidian, allowing you to create structured term-definition pairs in your notes.

Chinese summary

在Obsidian中增加HTML定义列表(dl, dt, dd)支持,让你能在笔记中创建结构化的术语-定义对。

Key Use Cases

  • Writing glossaries of key terms
  • Documenting API parameters or command arguments
  • Structuring FAQ entries with terms and explanations

Pros

  • Simple to use with standard markdown-like syntax
  • Enhances readability for definition-heavy content
  • Works seamlessly with Obsidian's live preview

Limitations

  • Limited to definition lists only
  • May conflict with some custom CSS themes

Tags

htmldefinition-listmarkdownformattingglossary

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