diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md
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--- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md
+++ b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md
@@ -15,12 +15,12 @@ Implement the structural changes to panel placements and window behaviors.
 - [x] Task: Optimize Dear PyGui window configuration for better multi-viewport handling. f8fb58d
 - [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Layout Reorganization' (Protocol in workflow.md) 97367fe
 
-## Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements
+## Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements [checkpoint: 4a4cf8c]
 Implement Arcade FX and increase information density.
 
 - [x] Task: Enhance Arcade FX (blinking, animations) for AI state changes and tool execution. c5d54cf
 - [x] Task: Increase tactile density in diagnostic and context tables. c5d54cf
-- [~] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements' (Protocol in workflow.md) 4a4cf8c
 
 ## Phase 4: Iterative Refinement and Final Audit
 Fine-tune the UI based on live usage and verify against product guidelines.