MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

Autocomplete next checkbox line when you hit `return`

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Description

Related to #225, not a dupe.

When you hit line return at the end of an existing checkbox line, create a new checkbox line (not just a bullet point):

![image](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/548809/20840495/a737b0b2-b86d-11e6-8d65-fbaab9d4e275.png)

I can do a PR for this if it's acceptable to you.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Locate the Markdown editor's handling of Return at the end of checkbox lines, then verify that pressing Return creates another checkbox line rather than a plain bullet.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, markdown, objective-c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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