logseq Format

Format content for logseq, an outliner-based knowledge management tool.

Core Principles

• Everything is a bullet: logseq is outliner-first. All content lives in bullet points.
• Hierarchy matters: Use indentation (2 spaces or 1 tab per level) to create structure.
• Top-level = main ideas: Start with high-level concepts as top-level bullets (no indentation).

Formatting Rules

Top-Level List Structure

- First main topic
  - Sub-point with details
  - Another sub-point
    - Deeper nesting for specifics
- Second main topic
  - Related details
- Third main topic

Markup Syntax

• Bold: **text** or __text__
• Italic: *text* or _text_
• Highlight: ^^highlighted^^
• Code inline: `code`
• Code block: Triple backticks with language
• Links to pages: [[Page Name]]
• Tags: #tag or #[[multi word tag]]
• Block references: ((block-id))
• TODO markers: TODO, DOING, DONE, LATER, NOW

Properties (metadata)

- Main topic
  property-name:: value
  another-property:: another value
  - Content continues here

Example Output

- Project Planning #project
  status:: active
  priority:: high
  - Define **scope** and objectives
    - List all deliverables
    - Set clear timeline with [[Q1 Goals]]
  - Identify stakeholders
    - TODO Schedule kickoff meeting
    - Gather requirements from [[Product Team]]
  - Risk assessment
    - Document potential blockers
    - Create mitigation strategies

Best Practices

1. Start broad, go deep: Top-level bullets = chapters, nested bullets = details
2. One idea per bullet: Keep bullets focused and atomic
3. Use properties sparingly: Add metadata only when it adds value for queries
4. Link liberally: Connect related concepts with [[page links]]
5. Indent consistently: Use 2 spaces per indentation level
6. Frontload importance: Put most important info at the top of each branch