Checkbox Syntax

Sidvy turns markdown checkboxes into trackable todos that sync across your notes.

Basic Syntax

Create a checkbox by starting a line with [ ]:

- [ ] Unchecked todo
- [x] Completed todo
- [x] Also completed (capital X works too)

Creating Checkboxes

Typing

Type [ ] at the start of a line. The space after the brackets is required.

Toggling Checkboxes

Click

Simply click the checkbox to toggle between checked and unchecked.

Checkbox States

Syntax	State	Appearance
- [ ]	Unchecked	Empty box
- [x]	Checked	Box with checkmark

Checkboxes and Todos

Every checkbox in your notes automatically appears in the Todos view. This means:

• You can see all todos across all notes in one place
• Toggling a todo in the Todos view updates the note
• Toggling in the note updates the Todos view
• Everything syncs in real-time

Disabling Todo Tracking

If you want checkboxes in a note but don’t want them in the Todos view:

1. Open the note
2. Click the note settings (…)
3. Toggle off Disable Todos

The checkboxes still work, but they won’t appear in the Todos view.

Best Practices

Keep Todos Actionable

// Good - clear action

- [ ] Email Alice about project timeline

// Less good - vague

- [ ] Project stuff

One Task Per Checkbox

// Good

- [ ] Review PR #123
- [ ] Update documentation

// Less good

- [ ] Review PR and update docs

Use Context

Include enough context that you’ll understand the todo later:

// Good

- [ ] Call dentist to reschedule Thursday appointment

// Less good

- [ ] Call dentist