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Mark and Select for Obsidian

Allows setting a mark in the editor, then moving the cursor freely and selecting text from the mark to the current cursor position.

Best For

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Key Use Cases

  • Selecting a block of text starting from a distant point without using the mouse
  • Quickly comparing or copying sections separated by large gaps
  • Efficient editing workflows that rely on cursor marks

Pros

  • Reduces reliance on mouse for text selection
  • Works well with keyboard-only navigation
  • Simple concept with immediate utility

Limitations

  • Requires learning the hotkey or command to set and use the mark
  • May interfere with existing selection habits

Tags

markscursorselectionnavigationediting

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