Checklist Copy-Paste

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#1

I use the LONG TEXT field on my records as a way to put in subtasks as checklists - these aren’t linked to secondary tasks, but they itemize the steps I need to take on a specific task. I’m often copying from something else to add in to the checklist. Here’s what I don’t understand.

This is the list I copy:
VFX-01
VFX-02
VFX-03A
VFX-03C
VFX-04
VFX-05A
VFX-05B
VFX-05C
VFX-06

When I paste it in, it looks like this:
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Is it possible to paste it in so that I don’t have to manually add a checkbox to each line?

#2

My guess is that this is a bug. I am able to replicate the same problem.

You’re also supposed to be able to type markdown to create checkboxes in that field, but I can’t get that to work either.

So this appears to be a bug in how Airtable handles checkboxes in rich text fields.

I would send an email to support@airtable.com about this, and report back with what they say.

#3

Good intel. Noob on this forum. Does AirtTable not review comments etc?

Best work around I’ve found is to paste it in and do the old delete-return, delete-return, delete-return. Annoying, but I can live with it.

Wish I could easily rearrange the list order :wink:

#4

Airtable does not regularly visit these forums. It’s just users helping fellow users.

#5

Ahhhhh bummer. I’m always so sad when a company that hosts their own forum but doesn’t participate!

#6

Yes, I completely agree!

#7

Either way, have emailed them, I’ll let you know what the response is. Thx

#8

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