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@@ -41,11 +41,14 @@ Alternatively, you can type @kbd{C-g} to exit the minibuffer by
canceling the command asking for the argument (@pxref{Quitting}).
@cindex default argument
+@vindex minibuffer-default-prompt-format
Sometimes, the prompt shows a @dfn{default argument}, inside
parentheses before the colon. This default will be used as the
argument if you just type @key{RET}. For example, commands that read
buffer names usually show a buffer name as the default; you can type
-@key{RET} to operate on that default buffer.
+@key{RET} to operate on that default buffer. You can customize how
+the default argument is shown with the user option
+@code{minibuffer-default-prompt-format}.
@cindex Minibuffer Electric Default mode
@cindex mode, Minibuffer Electric Default