diff --git a/aider/commands.py b/aider/commands.py
index 5ec6e451c..12409bab0 100644
--- a/aider/commands.py
+++ b/aider/commands.py
@@ -678,7 +678,7 @@ class Commands:
             add = result.returncode != 0
         else:
             response = self.io.prompt_ask(
-                "Add the output to the chat? (y/n/instructions): ", default="y"
+                "Add the output to the chat?\n(y/n/instructions)", default=""
             ).strip()
 
             if response.lower() in ["yes", "y"]: