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Crafting effective prompts for better outcomes
Getting the most out of your interactions with Storytell involves asking well-structured and clear prompts.
Get a head start with our question library. Here’s how
Note: This feature only works on All My Knowledge
- Open chat and select the book icon
- Select View All
- Choose the question that fits best. For example, our
meetingprompt summarizes meetings - Select the arrow to use it in chat
- There you go!
How to save prompts in SmartChat™
- Go to the SmartChat™ section.
- Open your prompt library by clicking on the book icon.
- Click on the New button.
- Enter a title for your prompt and then compose the prompt itself.
- To save, click on Add to Library.
Note: this feature only works when chatting with your content.
How to access your recently used prompts
- In the chat interface, look for the arrow next to the Send button and give it a click.
- You'll be greeted with a list of your recent queries, whether they were with your own content or an LLM.
- Scroll through and find the prompt you want to revisit.
- Once you spot it, just click on that prompt, and it'll pop right into the chat box for you.
- Now, press enter and watch as the answers unfold!
Note: This feature works when chatting with both “World’s Knowledge” and “All My Knowledge”
Now for writing your own prompts
- Be Clear
- Examples:
- Write a speaker bio for a technology conference, focusing on their achievements and expertise in AI
- Provide Relevant Information
- The speaker, Dr. Jane Smith, is a leading AI researcher with a Ph.D. in computer science and 10 years of experience in the field. Write a speaker bio for a technology conference, focusing on her achievements and expertise in AI
- The product description should highlight the smartphone's sleek design, powerful performance, and advanced camera features
- The bio should be in a paragraph format and include a speaker's name, title, education, experience, and key achievements
- A speaker bio should be between 150 and 200 words
- Test and Optimize
- If the AI's response is too vague, add more context or examples to the prompt
- If the product description focuses too much on the design, request more emphasis on the performance and camera features
- If the summary is too detailed, ask the AI to focus on the most important points
- Write a 100-150 word product description for a 6.5-inch, 5G-capable smartphone with a 48MP camera, focusing on design, performance, and camera features
- Summarize a news article about a new clean energy method using algae, presenting the key findings and implications in 10 bullet points
Make your prompt easy to understand. Use clear language, and avoid jargon and technical terms. Be specific about the information you need and the format for the AI-generated content.
Write the initial prompt:
Draft a prompt that clearly communicates the desired outcome
Provide the AI with relevant information to generate the best content. This could include specific keywords, phrases, or topics. Provide examples or a template to help the AI understand the format and tone you are looking for.
Include relevant context and details in the prompt
Give examples of the desired output for the AI
Specify the format for the AI-generated content
Inform the AI about the desired length of the response
Optimize your prompt for the best results. This could include testing different prompts or using AI-generated content to refine your prompt. Keep in mind that the AI will learn and improve over time, so be patient and persistent.
Analyze the AI's response and make necessary adjustments to the prompt
Use the refined prompt to generate the desired content