This is a work in progress.
The basic folds, the "moves" of origami, and diagramming is shown below. At times, terms and diagraming symbols can vary but are still easily understood.
| Term | Meaning | Symbol(s) | Further Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any fold | Self-Explanatory |  |
The point may vary. |
| Fold and unfold | Self-Explanatory |  |
The point may vary. |
| Valley fold | A fold in front |  |
The reverse of a mountain fold |
| Mountain fold | A fold behind |  |
The reverse of a valley fold |
| Repeat | Repeat on an identical segment one, two, etc. times |  |
The number of bars represent the number of times. |
| Inflate | Blow inside a hole in the model to expand |  or |
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| Inside reverse fold, also hood fold | Des. | Img. | Furth. |