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What is a Prompt?

A prompt is the instruction you give to the Chatbot.  It is a detailed set of directions.

Creating an effective chatbot prompt involves several key elements. Here are the top five and a disclaimer:

  • Clear Instructions: Provide precise and clear guidelines on what you want the chatbot to do. Be ready ask for additional details.

  • Context: Offer any relevant context that will help the chatbot understand the situation or question better. You can also specify the tone and style.

  • User Intent: Clearly state what the user is trying to achieve with their query. 

  • Examples: Providing examples of what you expect can guide the chatbot in generating accurate and relevant responses.  

  • Flexibility: While instructions should be clear, they should also allow for some flexibility. 

  • Disclaimers:

    • You may not be able to retrieve the same results later, even with the same prompt. 

    • Never share any personal information with any chatbot.