Willemstad supports the Alternative Checkboxes Reference Set, which is an initiative started by Damian Korcz (Prism theme) in 2024 to standardise checkboxes across Obsidian themes. Here is a complete guide to Willemstad's support for the Alternative Checkboxes Reference Set, enabling rich task management within your notes. ## Enabling Alternative Checkboxes **Activation:** ``` Settings → Style Settings → Editor → Lists → Enable Alternative Checkboxes ``` This enables an extended checkbox vocabulary with 20 distinct types, each with custom icons and styling. ## Complete Checkbox Reference ### Basic Task States ```markdown - [ ] Incomplete task - [x] Completed task (standard) - [/] In progress / Half-completed - [-] Cancelled task ``` - [ ] Incomplete task - [x] Completed task (standard) - [/] In progress / Half-completed - [-] Cancelled task **Visual Indicators:** - **Empty box** - Standard incomplete - **Checkmark** - Completed (green) - **Dashed square** - In progress (orange) - **Ban/strikethrough** - Cancelled (red) ### Scheduling & Workflow ```markdown - [<] Scheduled task - [>] Forwarded / Rescheduled ``` - [<] Scheduled task - [>] Forwarded / Rescheduled **Usage:** - `<` - Calendar icon for scheduled items - `>` - Send arrow for forwarded/rescheduled tasks ### Priority & Attention ```markdown - [!] Important / Urgent - [*] Star / Bookmark - [?] Question / Uncertain ``` - [!] Important / Urgent - [*] Star / Bookmark - [?] Question / Uncertain **Visual Styling:** - `!` - Triangle alert (red warning) - `*` - Star icon (yellow highlight) - `?` - Circle help (blue information) ### Content & Context ```markdown - ["] Quote / Reference needed - [l] Location-specific - [b] Bookmark / Save for later - [i] Information required ``` - ["] Quote / Reference needed - [l] Location-specific - [b] Bookmark / Save for later - [i] Information required **Applications:** - `"` - Quote icon for citations needed - `l` - Map pin for location-dependent tasks - `b` - Bookmark for references - `i` - Info circle for information gathering ### Financial & Ideas ```markdown - [S] Savings / Money / Cost - [I] Idea / Creative thought ``` - [S] Savings / Money / Cost - [I] Idea / Creative thought **Examples:** ```markdown - [S] Budget £500 for equipment - [I] What if we automated this process? ``` ### Decision Making ```markdown - [p] Pro / Positive aspect - [c] Con / Negative aspect ``` - [p] Pro / Positive aspect - [c] Con / Negative aspect **Pros & Cons Lists:** ```markdown ## Should we implement this feature? - [p] Improves user experience - [p] Relatively quick to build - [c] Requires additional testing - [c] May impact performance ``` ### Achievement & Progress ```markdown - [f] Fire / Urgent priority - [k] Key / Important point - [w] Win / Success - [u] Up / Improvement - [d] Down / Decline ``` - [f] Fire / Urgent priority - [k] Key / Important point - [w] Win / Success - [u] Up / Improvement - [d] Down / Decline **Progress Tracking:** ```markdown ## Monthly Review - [w] Successfully launched new feature - [u] Customer satisfaction improved - [d] Response time increased slightly - [f] Server capacity needs urgent attention ``` ## Workflow Examples ### Project Management ```markdown ## Website Redesign - [x] Requirements gathering complete - [/] Working on wireframes - [<] Design review scheduled for Friday - [ ] Development phase - [!] Launch deadline approaching ### Research & Analysis - [i] Need competitor pricing data - [?] Unclear technical requirements - ["] Find citation for market size claim - [*] Key insight from user interviews ``` ### GTD (Getting Things Done) ```markdown ## Inbox - [ ] Review quarterly reports - [!] Prepare for client meeting - [l] Pick up dry cleaning - [S] Calculate project budget ## Projects - [/] Marketing campaign planning - [<] Team standup at 2pm - [>] Budget approval (waiting for finance) ## Someday/Maybe - [I] Automation ideas for reporting - [?] Research new project management tools ``` ### Academic Writing ```markdown ## Literature Review - [x] Database search completed - [/] Reading primary sources - ["] Need citation for methodology - [?] Unclear findings in Johnson (2023) - [*] Excellent quote for introduction - [i] Missing data on European markets ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Checkboxes Not Displaying 1. **Verify "Enable Alternative Checkboxes" is enabled** 2. Check for conflicting plugins 3. Test with minimal vault setup 4. If your issues still persist, please refer to the 'Alternative Checkboxes Reference Set' chat on Obsidian's community Discord, or the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/damiankorcz/Alternative-Checkboxes-Reference-Set).