12 prompt tips for everyday tasks

Make it specific

1. Say who it’s for: “for a beginner”, “for my manager”.
2. Give a length: “under 100 words”, “5 bullets”.
3. Name the format: “table”, “checklist”, “email”.
4. Add the context the AI can’t see: dates, budget, location.

Make it yours

5. Save your tone and preferences to Memory once.
6. Paste an example of what you like.
7. Ask for two options when taste matters — or use Duet.

Make it reliable

8. Ask for sources on facts.
9. Ask it to say “I don’t know” when unsure.
10. Ask it to quote the page for important details.

Make it fast

11. Use quick actions for common jobs: Summarize, Explain, Translate.
12. Use your voice: press the microphone and speak the task.

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