How to show headings from embedded notes in the Obsidian outline
The core Outline can't show them, as of October 2026.
How to find text in Obsidian embeds
As of October 2026, core Search finds text in file contents; its help lists no operator for expanding embeds into containing-note results. Search the source phrase first, or use Embedded Text Finder to return containers through two embed levels.
Background
A review can embed an observation without storing its text in the review body. The plugin README uses a daily review and a bird observation to explain this gap.
2 ways to do it
Search the source phrase
In core Search, surround the phrase with quotes for an exact match. Open the matching source and inspect your review’s embed links when you know which review to check.
- limits
- This route finds the source text. It leaves the containing-note check to you.
- source
- Obsidian Help on Search
Embedded Text Finder from this site
Select a containing folder and enter the phrase without search operators. The plugin returns source excerpts beside their containers and follows static Markdown wikilink embeds to depth two.
- limits
- Search is literal and case-sensitive. It excludes dynamic output, PDF text and remote content.
Open larger MIT · no telemetry · core features free
Use Embedded Text Finder
Run Find text in notes and embeds from the command palette.
Select the containing folder and enter your phrase with the same letter case as the source.
Select Search, or press Enter in the text field.
Select Container or Source to open a result, and read source reports for gaps.
Common questions
Should I put quotation marks around the phrase?
Core Search uses quotation marks to match an exact phrase. In Embedded Text Finder, type the phrase directly because quotation marks count as literal text.
Can the matching source be outside my review folder?
Yes, the chosen folder limits containers and includes their subfolders. Embed sources can come from another folder in the same vault.
Why does a cancelled search have fewer results?
Cancel stops further search work and marks the returned list as partial. Run Search again when you need the completed result list.
Sources
- Obsidian Help on Searchobsidian.md
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The plugin in this guide
Embedded Text Finder
Find notes through text in their Markdown embeds.