Feature: cursor marker in QuickAdd templates and choice-type descriptions

[chhoumann]

Request

1. Add a QuickAdd cursor marker or placeholder in template/format syntax (for example, {{CURSOR}}) so the editor caret can be placed within the inserted content after a capture or template runs, without requiring the Templater plugin.
2. Add short descriptions and example use cases for each choice type (Capture, Template, Macro, Multi) in the Add Choice UI and or a prominent docs page.

Why

• Reduces reliance on external plugins for cursor placement.
• Helps users pick the right choice type faster and lowers setup friction.

Notes

• QuickAdd templates currently do not provide a cursor marker to set caret position inside the output; only file-level write positions are available.
• If a marker is used, it should be stripped from the final note content.

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🔗 Similar Issues

Related Issues

• [FEATURE REQUEST] Support capture default/placeholder value in popup dialog #1002
• Add optional newline before Insert After operations #817
• Feature request: list templates from configured folder in Run QuickAdd #1023
• Feature request: external database sources and resilient template links #1024
• Docs: Audit documentation for UI changes not yet documented #1013

👤 Suggested Assignees

• chhoumann
• ruinshe

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