Code blocks in task lists look broken

KikuGie · February 1, 2026, 9:49pm

Steps to reproduce

Create a new file in Obsidian.
Paste in the following text as the content:

- [ ] 1
      This code block is not rendered at all in source mode, and renders as a single line in the reader mode:
      ```rust
      fn main() {
	      println!("Hello World!");
      }
      ```
- [ ] 2
Avoiding indentation works for text, but not code blocks:
```rust
fn main() {
	println!("Hello World!");
}
```
- 3
	Regular lists work though?
	```rust
	fn main() {
		println!("Hello World!");
	}
	```

Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]

Yes, it was tested without any plugins or themes in sandbox on version 1.11.5.

Expected result

See screenshots below.
The code block in the first element of the list should look like in the third.

Actual result

See screenshots below.
When indented after a - [ ] list element, the code block rendering is broken in source and reader modes.

Environment

SYSTEM INFO:
Obsidian version: v1.11.5
Installer version: v1.11.5
Operating system: #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:46:44 +0000 6.18.8-2-cachyos
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Language: en
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Live preview: on
Base theme: adapt to system
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Restricted mode: on
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Additional information

KikuGie · February 1, 2026, 9:51pm

This issue is even present on the web view…

ariehen · February 2, 2026, 5:58am

I put your entire example between four backticks so all of it was shown properly in the fourm:

I was able to get it looking alright in Reading view with this spacing:

- [ ] 1 
This code block is not rendered at all in source mode, and renders as a single line in the reader mode:
     ```rust
      fn main() {
	      println!("Hello World!");
       }
     ```
      
- [ ] 2 
Avoiding indentation works for text, but not code blocks:
   ```rust
   fn main() {
	println!("Hello World!");
   }
   ```
- 3
	Regular lists work though?
	 ```rust
	 fn main() {
		println!("Hello World!");
	 }
	 ```

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