How to use the to-do list (checklist) in DicaNote

Q: How do I create a subtask?

Expand the item (arrow on the right) and tap + Sub-item. Fill in the child text and mark the circle when done.

In DicaNote there are two similar ideas people mix up:

Checklist / To-Do List — a component inside the note: several items to check off (shopping, packing, steps).
Task with a due date — the whole note becomes an action with date, time and reminder.

This post is about the list component. For date and notification on a note, use How to create tasks and reminders in DicaNote.

DicaNote checklist with checked items, sub-item, date and image on an item — Checklist in a note: done and pending items, sub-item, date and photo on an item.

How to create a to-do list

From the + button

On home, tap the yellow +.
Choose To-Do List (Create a checklist).
Give it a title (e.g. “Travel packing”, “Shopping”).
Add items to the list.
Save.

DicaNote + menu with To-Do List option — + menu with To-Do List (Create a checklist).

Inside an open note

Open or create a normal note.
On the bottom bar, tap the list (checklist) icon — in the screenshot, the last yellow button on the right.
Add items and save.

The full + menu (note, template, list, drawing) is in Create note, template, checklist or drawing.

What appears in the component

In practice the list shows:

Element	Role
Circle on the left	Marks the item done / reopens it
Item text	Tap to edit
Arrow on the right	Expands or collapses details and subtasks
Date / time under the item	Reminder or due date for that item (e.g. Aug 8, 1:20 AM)
⋮ on the item	More actions (priority, delete, etc.)
+ Sub-item	Creates a subtask under the expanded item
Floating +	New item on the list
Floating ⋮	Options for the whole list

The list tool is highlighted on the bottom bar when the checklist is in focus.

Subtasks (+ Sub-item)

Tap the item’s arrow (or expand the item).
Tap + Sub-item.
Type the child step.
Check the sub-item when finished.

Useful for breaking “Gather documents” into ID, ticket and voucher without cluttering the top level.

Date and reminder on an item

With the item expanded, you can see (and set) date/time on it. That is not the same as turning the whole note into a calendar task — it is a notice or deadline for that step. For a commitment with a bell on the agenda, use the tasks and reminders flow.

Priority

In the item menu (⋮) or priority action, mark what cannot wait (Mark as priority). Priority items stand out and the list may show them first.

Day-to-day flow

Create the list (+ → To-Do List) or open the checklist in a note.
Type the first item.
Use + or Add new item for the next ones.
Mark the circle for what is done.
Expand and use + Sub-item where you need detail.
Save the note.

Checklist vs task with a date

	Checklist (this post)	Task with reminder
Unit	Several items in one note	The note (or title) as one action
Use	List, pack, steps	Commitment with a deadline
Date / bell	Optional per item	Date, time and task notification
Where to look	Inside the note	Agenda, Shortcuts → Tasks

Both can coexist: a “Trip” note with a packing checklist and another task-note “Confirm check-in” with a reminder tomorrow at 2 PM.

Markdown

If you prefer typing:

- [ ] Pending item
- [x] Done item

The app treats that as a checklist in Markdown content. The visual To-Do List component is usually more comfortable on a phone (tap, priority, subtasks).

Templates with a list

In the Manage Templates gallery there are templates that already include a checklist (e.g. Grocery List). Flow: How to use note templates in DicaNote.

Shortcuts and organization

Shortcuts → Tasks shows a view of tasks with due dates; the detailed checklist stays in the note.
Categorize the list (Shopping, Travel) in Categories.
Old unused list: Trash.