What are Copilot prompts and how to write them | Microsoft
Copilot prompts are instructions or questions you use to tell Copilot what you want. Prompts can include four parts: the goal, context, expectations, and source. In this video tutorial you will learn about Copilot prompts and how to use them in M365 Pro.
You can put a little or a lot into a prompt, but all that's required is a clear goal. If you want to be more specific, add the other parts. You’ll often need to include more than a goal to get the results you want. Here’s an example prompt in Microsoft 365 chat, that includes a goal and source:
"Write a summary based on all emails from Sam in the past two weeks."
And here’s an example that includes a goal, context, and the expectations:
"Draft an outline of a training manual about time management. Our audience is professionals who work in a hybrid environment and constantly need to attend virtual meetings and meet deadlines. The tone of the document will be friendly and suggestive."
Most likely, you’ll follow up on the results with another prompt. Expect some back-and-forth conversation to get the results you’re looking for.
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