Obsidian/Q/In obsidian, how can I reveal the currently focused page in the side bar?

• In Obsidian, how can I reveal the currently focused page in the side bar? Card

  • My Answer

    • cmd + P then search for "Files: Reveal current file in navigation" by searching for "Reveal"

  • AI Answer

    • Short answer: Use the command "Files: Reveal current file in navigation" — no default hotkey, but you can assign one in Settings → Hotkeys.
    • Via Command Palette: Press Cmd+P (macOS) / Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux), type reveal, and select Files: Reveal current file in navigation. The File Explorer sidebar will scroll to and highlight the active file.
    • Via right-click: Right-click the active tab title and choose Reveal file in navigation.
    • Assign a hotkey: Settings → Hotkeys → search "Reveal current file in navigation" → click the + to bind a shortcut (e.g. Ctrl+.).
    • Auto-reveal (community plugin): The Auto Reveal in Explorer plugin automatically scrolls the File Explorer to the active file whenever you switch tabs — no manual command needed.

    • Sources

      • Add visual button for 'Reveal file in navigation' in file explorer — Obsidian Forum
      • Automatically reveal active file in navigation — Obsidian Forum
      • Auto Reveal in Explorer — Obsidian Plugin