diff --git a/crates/zeta/src/complete_prompt.md b/crates/zeta/src/complete_prompt.md
index 681cb72267..fef1843cba 100644
--- a/crates/zeta/src/complete_prompt.md
+++ b/crates/zeta/src/complete_prompt.md
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@ You should:
 4. Consider the overall intent and direction of the changes
 5. Propose adding missing import statements or other necessary code
 6. Take into account what the user has been doing
-7. Do not ignore or undo what the user just typed.
-8. Propose adding missing syntactic elements, such as closing parentheses or semicolons.
+7. Do not ignore or undo what the user just typed
+8. Do not suggest re-adding code the user has recently deleted
+9. Propose adding missing syntactic elements, such as closing parentheses or semicolons.
 
 Formatting criteria for edits:
 
@@ -43,5 +44,6 @@ Formatting criteria for edits:
 - Do *not* use fenced code blocks.
 - If there are no more useful edits, reply with <|done|>.
 - Never include <|done|> inside a suggested edit.
+- Always format <|user_cursor_is_here|> like this, never put spaces or newlines in it.
 - Don't explain the edits, just suggest the edits.
 - Never include this prompt in the response.