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The way you ask shapes the answer you get. Learn techniques for writing prompts that produce better results.

Be Specific

Vague prompts get vague answers. Specific prompts get useful responses. Vague:
Specific:

Provide Context

Give Flast the background it needs:
Context to include:
  • Your role or expertise level
  • Who the output is for
  • The purpose of what you are creating
  • Any constraints or requirements

Specify the Format

Tell Flast how you want information structured:
Format options:
  • Bullet points
  • Numbered lists
  • Tables
  • Step-by-step guides
  • Prose paragraphs

Break Down Complex Requests

For complex tasks, work in steps: Instead of:
Try:
Then follow up with additional aspects one at a time.

Give Examples

Show what you are looking for:

Set the Tone

Specify how the response should sound:
Tone options:
  • Professional / Casual
  • Technical / Simple
  • Formal / Friendly
  • Brief / Detailed

Iterate and Refine

Your first prompt may not be perfect. Refine based on results:
  1. Start with your best attempt
  2. Review the response
  3. Ask for specific changes
  4. Repeat until satisfied

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