How to Add a Checklist to a Table in a Linear Document

October 18, 2026·2 min read

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This guide will show you how to add a checklist to a table within a project document in Linear, allowing you to track tasks directly within your project overview.

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Here's how to add a checklist to a table in Linear

Navigate to Projects
To begin, access the 'Projects' section from the main navigation sidebar. This will display a list of all your active projects.
Select a Project
From the list of projects, click on the specific project that contains the document you wish to modify.
Open the Project Document
Within the selected project's overview, locate the 'Resources' section and click on the document link to open it for editing.
Highlight Text in Table
Inside the document, find the table and highlight the specific text or phrase that you want to transform into a checklist item.
Access List Options
After highlighting the text, a formatting toolbar will appear. Click on the 'List' icon to reveal various list formatting options.
Apply Checklist Format
From the dropdown menu that appears, select 'Checklist' to convert your highlighted text into an interactive checklist item within the table.

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