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How to prompt yourAI assistant like a pro
ChatGPT vs Copilot for Microsoft 365: What’s the difference?
ChatGPTCopilot for Microsoft 365

A generative AI model that uses
large language model technology
and machine learning to respondto natural human input.

An AI-powered digital assistant thatprovides personalized assistance tousers for various tasks and activities.

Compared to ChatGPT, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is more effective at contextualizing andpersonalizing responses as it can combine the power of large language models with yourdata in Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365.

Keep these in mind when prompting any AI tool
Know its limitations

Communicate clearly

Copilot is limited to yourcurrent conversation,
so give lots of details

Pay attention topunctuation, grammar,and capitalization

Use quotation marks

Start freshThis helps Copilot knowwhat to write, modify,
or replace for you

Avoid interrupting and type“new topic” when you’reswitching tasks

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The art and scienceof prompting
Tell AI what you need
Be direct and provide many details as possible when prompting.
Learn about projects and concepts:

Summarize information:“What is [Project X] and who are the key
stakeholders working on it?”

“Write a session abstract of this[presentation].”

Edit text:

Create engaging content:“Check this product launch rationale forinconsistencies.”“Create a value proposition
for [Product X].”

Transform documents:

Catch-up on missed items:“Transform this FAQ doc into a 10-slide
onboarding guide.”“Provide a summary of the updates
and action items on [Project X].”

Include the right prompt ingredients
To get the best results, focus on some of these key elements when prompting.

Generate 3-5 bullet points to prepare me for a meetingwith Client X to discuss their “Phase 3+” brand campaign.
Focus on Email and Teams chats since June. Please use
simple language so I can get up to speed quickly.
GoalContext

What response do you want from Copilot?

Why do you need it and who is involved?

SourceExpectations

Which information sources or samples
should Copilot use?

How should Copilot respond to best
meet your expectations?

2Keep the conversation going
Follow up on your prompts with AI chatbot to gain more useful, tailored responses.
Generating content ideas

Gaining insights

Lead with broader requests, thengive specific details about thecontent.

Ask for a summary of a specificfile, then ask relevant questions
to gain

Enabling insightful meetings

Translating languages

Request a meeting recap, then ask
for more information about what
you should know.

Ask Copilot to translate a sentence to oneof the supported languages, then ask formore context or a regional dialect.

Storytelling assistanceSolving technical problems

Ask Copilot to write a story, thenguide it by giving more specific,
relevant details.

Present a technical problem, thennarrow it down or ask for step-by-stepguidance.

Did you know?
Using a polite tone gets you a better response, as your AI
assistant will mirror the levels of professionalism, clarity, anddetail in the prompts you provide. For example, rather thanordering your chatbot around, start your prompts with “please”.

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