How to write a simple prompt

You do not need to remember lots of tricks, just a 3-part formula: Task, Relevant details, Desired result. For example, an office worker can use it to write a leave request email in one minute.

Formula: Task + Relevant details + Desired result

• Task: Write a leave request email.
• Relevant details: To my manager, off this Friday for family reasons, work handed over.
• Desired result: Polite, under 80 words, with a subject line.

Put together: "Write a leave request email to my manager. I will be off this Friday for family reasons and have handed over my work. Polite tone, under 80 words, with a subject line."

Step by step

1. Pick a real task

   Choose a task you need to do this week. Write one "Task" sentence.

2. Add relevant details

   Add what AI needs to know: to whom, why, when. Replace sensitive details with placeholders.

3. State the desired result

   Add length, tone and format.

4. Send and revise

   Open chatgpt.com. Paste your prompt, send and read the result. If it is off, say what to change. Review before using it.

What did you learn?

• Formula: Task + Relevant details + Desired result.
• You do not need many tricks to write a good prompt.
• Replace sensitive details with general wording or placeholders.
• Always review results before using them.