Page Hierarchy & Backlinks
Organize documents and build knowledge graphs
AnySlate helps you organize your documents with powerful hierarchy and linking features. Create sub-pages to nest related content, use breadcrumb navigation to move through your document tree, and leverage bidirectional backlinks to build an interconnected knowledge graph. These tools help you create structured, navigable documentation and personal knowledge bases.
Overview
Sub-Pages
Create nested documents within parent pages for organization.
Breadcrumbs
Navigate your document hierarchy with breadcrumb trails.
Backlinks
See what other pages link to the current document.
Knowledge Graph
Build interconnected notes with bidirectional links.
Creating Sub-Pages
Nested Document Structure
Create sub-pages to organize related documents under a parent page. This creates a hierarchical structure similar to folders, but with documents.
How to create a sub-page:
- 1Navigate to the parent page in the file browser
- 2Right-click and select "New Sub-Page"
- 3Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N
- 4The new page will be nested under the parent
Example hierarchies:
Breadcrumb Navigation
Know Where You Are
Breadcrumbs appear at the top of the editor, showing the path from the root to your current document. Click any breadcrumb to navigate to that level.
Example breadcrumb:
Backlinks
What Links to This Page
Backlinks show you every other page that links to the current document. This creates bidirectional connections between your notes, helping you discover relationships and navigate your knowledge base.
Automatic Detection
Backlinks are automatically detected when you create links between pages.
Backlinks Panel
View all backlinks in a dedicated panel in the sidebar.
Quick Navigation
Click any backlink to jump to that document instantly.
Context Preview
See the surrounding text where the link appears.
Creating Links Between Pages
Wiki-style links (recommended):
Check out the [[Project Overview]] for more details.With display text:
See the [[Project Overview|overview]] for details.Standard markdown links:
Check the [overview](/pages/project-overview).Building a Knowledge Graph
Connected Knowledge
By consistently linking related pages, you create an interconnected knowledge graph. This approach, popularized by tools like Roam Research and Obsidian, helps surface unexpected connections and makes your notes more valuable over time.
Best practices for knowledge graphs:
- Link generously between related concepts
- Use consistent naming for pages
- Review backlinks to discover new connections
- Create hub pages that link to related topics
- Let structure emerge organically from links
Zettelkasten Method
AnySlate's page hierarchy and backlinks support the Zettelkasten note-taking method, where atomic notes are connected through links to form a network of knowledge.
Nested Document Structure
Combine hierarchy and links for a powerful organization system:
Hierarchy for Structure
Use parent/child relationships for documents that naturally belong together, like chapters in a book or tasks in a project.
Links for Connections
Use links to connect related ideas across different parts of your workspace, regardless of their location in the hierarchy.
Tips
Start simple
Don't overthink your hierarchy. Start with a flat structure and add depth as needed.
Link first, organize later
Focus on capturing ideas and linking them. You can reorganize the hierarchy later.
Check backlinks regularly
Review backlinks to discover connections you might have forgotten.
Use descriptive page names
Clear page names make wiki-style links more readable and useful.
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