To create a checkbox in Obsidian’s markdown, the current implementation requires 6 keystrokes (correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe all 6 are necessary):
Dash
Space
Open bracket
Space
Close bracket
Space
It could be much less. In Notion, for example, it’s 2:
Open bracket
Close bracket
In Roam, it’s 3:
Open bracket
Close bracket
Space
Any reason we need to have all 6? Can we support a shorter formula as well?
I’ve got it down to one keystroke using Keyboard Maestro: tapping § inserts - [ ] .
Similarly, Command-l takes selected text and [[ ]] brackets it into a link.