Simple question about built-in "Ask each time" variable

[Oblique]

really noob question

I just want to append a task to a specific note. When I setup the shortcut, “append task” gives me the option of 'ask each time" but I want each string to be preceded by " - [ ] " to add a new task to my note list.

When I try this it ignores the text string in that field and only forwards the “ask each time” string

any ideas?

[czottmann]

Welcome to the forum, @Oblique!

The built-in “Ask each time” variable is a very odd one, because it replaces everything in its surrounding text field or parameter with its value, as you’ve noticed. I do not understand why it works the way it does.

So I’d go with “Ask for input” action instead, like this:

HTH!