Quick entry

Asks you to enter text, then adds it as the body for a Quick Entry body.

Actions Used

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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Quick%20entry
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Quick%20entry
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Quick entry” end tell

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