"can the entire capital loss be carried forward without applying $3,000 of the loss in the current year."

I'm pretty sure it's been clearly answered, and more than once:

@abctax55 

"You don't get to pick/choose."

"I don't know how to be more specific...  THERE IS NOT A CHOICE OR DECISION !!"

@qbteachmt 

I gave two scenarios and explained it gets used if they are not already to 0. I also stated, "You don't get to "save this for a later year.""

We included lots of links, so that people can learn for themselves.

And three years ago, when this was asked and answered, the OP included: "Great Help not leaving anything to ambiguity ! 101 Cheers"

But applicable info is always helpful when others come across an old topic that might be useful to them, as long as the regulations for the issue have not changed in the meantime. That's always a consideration when updating old topics.