When playing/learning guitar, when do you play “chords” or strings within those chords?

Question

I don’t really understand how to play guitar or even how to approach learning.

Do you just memorize chords? When do you play individual strings instead of a full strum? Are certain notes and chords assigned to different keys?

It seems way above my head lol.

Help.

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Answer 1

It took me a surprising while to figure out that strumming all six strings is the exception, not the rule. My tip: Find a song that you just LOVE and learn that. The little blasts of dopamine you get with each little victory will help keep you at it. It’s supposed to be fun,above all else!