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Checkbox 3 states

hrenaudhrenaud7k downloads

A third state to checkbox list.

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This plugin allows you to have a third state on the checkboxes of the task list. Works on mobile, try a long press.

How to use.

On desktop, do a [SHIFT]+[CLICK] on a checkbox to set this third state (not fully done).

On mobile/touch device, do a long press to toggle.

How to customize colors

Open Obisdian settings, in the Community plugins list choose Checkbox 3 states.

In this panel, set the two colors:

  • Base color, the color of the checkbox in this third state.
  • Hover color, the color of the checkbox in this third state when it is hovered with the mouse.
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Add a third state to task checkboxes to mark partial or in‑progress items. Toggle the third state with Shift+Click on desktop or long press on touch devices. Display the third state with a distinct checkbox color.
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Details
Current version
1.1.5
Last updated
4 years ago
Created
4 years ago
Updates
6 releases
Downloads
7k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
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Author
hrenaudhrenaud
novagaia.fr
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  4. Checkbox 3 states

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