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Master Org Mode: Unleash Productivity with Emacs

Table of Contents

Week 1: Introduction to Org mode and Basic Features (Estimated time: 10 hours)
Week 2: Advanced Features and Customizations (Estimated time: 10 hours)
Week 3: Org mode Add-ons (Estimated time: 10 hours)
Week 4: Advanced Workflows and Automation (Estimated time: 10 hours)
- Working with Org mode in conjunction with other tools and systems, such as Emacs, Git, and shell scripts
- Using Org mode for project management and collaboration: Gantt

Week 1: Introduction to Org mode and Basic Features (Estimated time: 10 hours)

Getting started with Org mode: installation and setup

Basic syntax and structure of Org files

Working with headlines, sections, and lists

Basic text formatting: bold, italic, underline, etc.

Creating links and cross-references

Using TODO lists, priorities, and tags

Customizing Org mode settings and preferences

Week 2: Advanced Features and Customizations (Estimated time: 10 hours)

Using Org mode for task management: deadlines, scheduling, and agenda views

Using Org mode for outlining and writing: structure, templates, and exporting

Customizing Org mode with hooks, functions, and variables

Configuring keybindings and shortcuts

Using Org mode with external tools and plugins

Week 3: Org mode Add-ons (Estimated time: 10 hours)

Overview of popular Org mode add-ons and extensions

Installing and configuring Org mode add-ons: org-roam, org-babel, org-ref, and more

Using add-ons to enhance task management, note-taking, writing, and more

Customizing and extending add-ons with configuration and code

Week 4: Advanced Workflows and Automation (Estimated time: 10 hours)

Working with Org mode in conjunction with other tools and systems, such as Emacs, Git, and shell scripts

Using Org mode for project management and collaboration: Gantt

Author: Jason Walsh

j@wal.sh

Last Updated: 2024-10-30 16:43:54