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 **Please note:** If you do not want to use a template, set its associated option to `nil` or remove it from your config.
-```lua
-    -- template for new notes (new_note, follow_link)
-    -- set to `nil` or do not specify if you do not want a template
-    template_new_note = nil,
-```
 
 The calendar support has its own options, contained in `calendar_opts`: