MS Copilot - What Is A Prompt
What Is A Prompt?
- A prompt is the question or instruction you enter in the text box. This is what Copilot will respond to.
- Use natural language. Don’t feel like you need to break your idea or question down into keywords.
- Classic search is about keywords to get a list of sources. Chat is about using detailed questions or statements to generate a custom response for you.
What Makes An Effective Prompt?
Effective:
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Specific and detailed
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In full sentences, with instructions
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States the tone, purpose, preferred format, etc.
Example: Recap the findings of the article I've copied below and include the top 3 concerns. Provide the answer in two to three paragraphs and use a business tone.
Less Effective:
- Vague
- Just a few words
- No context on the preferred output
Example: Recap article.
The recap may be more vague than desired or in a format that you were not seeking.
But there is no "wrong" prompt because natural, conversational language is welcome. Experiment away!