How to make the expand macro as a task list

Question

Is there any way to make the expand macro like a task list?

Instead of

> expand title macro1

> expand title macro2

> expand title macro3

I want it to be

[] > expand title macro1

[] > expand title macro2

[] > expand title macro3

I am not able to type in the square tick box so am using the [] to represent it as above, am sure the experts on this community will know what I mean

I know I can do as below but it kinda repetitive of the title that make it visually 'bad' tbh

[] title macro1

> expand title macro1

[] title macro2

> expand title macro2

[] title macro3

> expand title macro3

Any tips will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

Rob Hean · Answer

@Edwin Uy I feel like @Kris Klima _K15t_ 's use of tables is the best bet visually...

Also a bit curious on the use case. I use tasks as a lightweight way to remind myself (or my team) of something. If it's anything longer than a line or two, I tend to use a jira work item or something a bit more robust.

Also, you can insert a new line on a task by hitting shift+enter. This will have multiple lines show up as one task instead of adding a new one. Hitting enter will then add the next task. This won't let you roll them up like Expand can though.

Tomislav Tobijas · Answer

Hey @Edwin Uy ,

On top of what Kris said (and that's probably the closest thing you can get with native functionalities), there's a feature request related to nesting specific macros, including expand within action items: CONFCLOUD-78513: Nest Expand or other Bodied Macros in another Macro

If they ever develop this, I guess you'll be able to construct what you're looking for now 🤔

Cheers,
Tobi

Kris Klima _K15t_ · Answer

Hi @Edwin Uy and welcome to the Community

The closest solutions I could think of are

* layouts (columns)
* tables

I had a hard time aligning the tick box with the expand macro in layouts but a table works perfectly.