Alternatives to %% comments, quoteblocks, callouts

[james1294]

I’m trying to save some email/messaging templates. I want to create a note that looks like:

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note to self - send this first
body of email 1 here

note to self - send this second
body of email 2 here

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And im wrestling with how to format it.

1. QuoteBlocks and callouts

   • have annoying > character that needs to be removed when copy pasting, and doesn’t play well with multi line

2. ![[embeds]]

   • I don’t want 20-100 new notes in my vault! Have to think of titles for each.

3. ` triple backtick, codeblock

   • not awful, but it’s ugly. Im trying to write a human readable email. Seeing it in mono space hurts brain. Also loses formatting like bold

4. %% comments

   • maybe the best option I see at the moment. Supports multiline and formatting.
   • disappears in preview and embeds. Changes font color rather than background.

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Any other recommendations? How would you do it?

Is there some other multiline formatting option? I’d love something that renders like a quote block, but has the simplicity of the %% comments.

[CawlinTeffid]

As you’ve found, comments work best for your purpose — and unlike the other options, they are purpose-made for it.

I prefer <!--HTML comment syntax--> for wider compatibility, but that might not matter for your use.