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:
Specific and detailed
In full sentences, with instructions
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!