Bases is a [[Core plugins|core plugin]] that lets you create database-like views of your notes. Using a base you can view, edit, sort, and filter files and their [[Properties|properties]]. Bases can help you organize everything from projects to travel plans, reading lists, and more. Each base can have several [[Views|views]] with different layouts such as tables and cards. Below is an example of table view where each row is a file, and each column is a property of that file.  All the data in Obsidian Bases is stored in your local [[Basic formatting syntax|Markdown]] files and their [[properties]]. The views are described by the [[Bases syntax]], which can be saved as a `.base` file or [[Create a base#Embed a base|embedded]] in code blocks within your Markdown files. ## How to use bases - [[Create a base]] - Learn how to create and embed a base. - [[Views]] - Explore layouts, filters, and properties. - [[Functions]] - Functions you can use in formulas and filters. - [[Bases syntax]] - How base files are formatted. ## View types View can be displayed with different layouts. Additional layouts can be added by [[Community plugins]]. - [[Table view|Table]] - Display files as rows with columns that show properties of those files. - [[List view|List]] - Display files as a list with bulleted or numbered markers. - [[Cards view|Cards]] - Display files as a grid. Lets you create gallery-like views with images. - [[Map view|Map]] - Display files as pins on an interactive map.