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Prompting Tips When Using Copilot for M365
To get good results when using Copilot for M365, it is important to ensure that your prompt is well-written. When writing your prompt, consider the importance of these components:
Mandatory
Important
Nice-to-Have
Task
Context
Who
Examples
Format
Tone
State the task and make it specific (provide short details) Summarize this meeting in three bulleted points.
Give some context (why you need it) Rewrite this document for an upcoming team meeting.
Add examples for better results (use cue words to give better direction) Create a document about this meeting to inform others of what transpired. Include: Participants, Summary, Action Items.
Indicate who is writing the task and who will be reading it I need this document for the leadership team to review.
Request the specific format you want for the output if you did not include it in the initial task statement This document should be a 1-page Word document.
Your expectations on tone are nice to include Respond with a tone that’s friendly and authoritative.
Other tips for better results with Copilot.
Provide positive instructions. Tell Copilot what “to do” rather than what “not to do.”
Iterate and regenerate, especially if you’re not happy with the initial results. You can revise your prompt to try again or try regenerating.
Always review and verify the responses from Copilot, cross-referencing with trusted sources when needed.
