Use org ids instead of searching for headings in org links

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diff --git a/config.org b/config.org
index e6d88ea..c7bc545 100644
--- a/config.org
+++ b/config.org
@@ -561,6 +561,12 @@ I thought it would be a good idea to have the ability to set headings in my note
     (org-fc-directories (expand-file-name "~/data/notes/")))
 #+end_src
 
+When creating links between org documents, it's better to create and use unique ids rather than search for a headline, because that headline could change.
+
+#+begin_src elisp
+  (setopt org-id-link-to-org-use-id 'create-if-interactive)
+#+end_src
+
 If we enable this, emphasis markers will be hidden for a more word processor feel.  This has the downside of meaning you have to delete a hidden character to get rid of bold or italic text.  I don't have much of a problem with seeing the emphasis markers so i'm willing to put up with any aesthetic shortcomings for a better user experience.  The package org-appear solves this by hiding them, but showing them when the point is over them, but i don't think having a whole package just for that is worth it.
 
 #+begin_src elisp