An example shows what you mean more clearly than a description does. One short sample is often enough to set the style.
When you want a particular style or format that is hard to describe, such as the way you word a short notice or a table layout. One good example often replaces a paragraph of instructions.
Write 'Example:' and paste a short sample of the kind of result you want. Then say what to change for the new case.
The AI may copy the example too closely, including its length and wording. Say which parts to follow and which to vary.
Use an example without sensitive information. Replace names and figures with plain placeholders before you paste it in.
Our free page 'How to prompt better' has a copyable template for the four questions: goal, background, limits and done when. Open How to prompt better
Last reviewed: 2026-11-02
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