Formating Prompts

 give me examples for formatting instructions in a prompt



1. Separating with Symbols:

    Using Hashtags (###):

### Write a poem
The sun sets over the mountains...

    Using Quotation Marks ("):

"Write a business email in a formal tone"
Dear Ms. Smith,

I am writing to inquire about...

2. Using Clear Commands:

    Specifying the format:

Generate a bulleted list of pros and cons:

Pros:
* Easy to use
* ...

Cons:
* ...

    Specifying the length:

Write a short story in 5 sentences:

Once upon a time...

3. Combining Techniques:

###  Write a news article in 200 words summarizing the following press release:

"Acme Corporation Announces Record-Breaking Profits"

PRESS RELEASE: Acme Corporation...

These are just a few examples, and the best way to format your instructions will depend on the specific task and the AI model you're using. But by keeping your instructions clear, concise, and well-formatted, you'll get better results from your prompts.
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Here are some more advanced formatting techniques for instructions in a prompt:

1. Including Examples:

    For specific style:

Write a limerick poem (like this):

There once was a programmer named Sue,
Whose code was a baffling hue.
She'd debug with a shout,
And then tear her hair out,
Crying, "This syntax just won't compile true!"

Write a limerick poem about a cat:

    For avoiding specific content:

Generate a restaurant review, but avoid mentioning the price of the dishes.

I recently dined at [Restaurant Name] and was impressed by...

2. Specifying Context:

    Continuing a story:

Write a continuation of this story:

The spaceship landed with a thud, kicking up a cloud of red dust. Sarah cautiously emerged...

[Continue the story]

    Building on previous prompts:

Prompt 1: Write a list of potential inventions.

- Self-cleaning clothes
- ...

Prompt 2:  For each invention from Prompt 1, describe a potential downside.

Self-cleaning clothes:  Risk of malfunction and ruining clothes entirely...

3. Using Advanced Formatting:

    Tables:

Create a table comparing different phone models:

| Feature        | Phone A | Phone B | Phone C |
|----------------|---------|---------|---------|
| Price          | $500   | $700   | $300   |
| Screen size     | 6"     | 6.5"   | 5.5"   |
| Camera quality | High    | Excellent | Good    |

    Code:

Write Python code to calculate the area of a circle:

```python
import math

def calculate_area(radius):
  # Your code here...

Remember, the more specific and clear your instructions are, the better the AI model will understand your request and generate the desired output.
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Absolutely! Here are some even more advanced ways to format instructions in a prompt:

1. Conditional Formatting:

    Based on user input:

Write a personalized email based on the following information:

Name: John Doe
Request: Schedule a meeting

Dear [Name],

Thank you for your request to schedule a meeting...

[Use conditionals to insert appropriate details based on user input]

Sincerely,

...

    Based on model output:

This gets a little complex but allows for creative prompts. Imagine you provide a prompt to write a dialogue between two characters. You can then follow up with a prompt like:

Based on the previous dialogue, write a news headline summarizing the key point of contention.

2. Multi-Step Prompts:

    Break down complex tasks:

For a complex task like writing a research paper, you could have a series of prompts:

    Prompt 1: Generate a research question related to [topic].
    Prompt 2: Find 3 relevant sources for the research question. 3. Prompt 3: Write an outline for the research paper based on the chosen sources.

3. Interactive Prompts:

    Allow for user feedback:

This is still under development but allows for iterative prompting. You could start with a basic prompt and then refine it based on the initial output from the model.

For example:

    Prompt 1: Write a product description for a new fitness tracker.

After reviewing the model's output, you could provide more specific instructions:

    Prompt 2: The description is good, but can you focus more on the sleep tracking features?

Remember:

These are advanced techniques and might require some experimentation to work effectively. The best approach will depend on the specific AI model and the task you're trying to achieve.
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Pushing the boundaries of Prompt Formatting:

Here are some cutting-edge techniques for advanced prompt formatting:

1. Leveraging External References:

    Incorporating Images:

Imagine describing an image to the AI and then using it as a reference for a creative task:

**Prompt:** Describe the key elements in this image: [link to an image of a bustling marketplace]

**Output:** A bustling marketplace filled with colorful stalls, exotic fruits, and people bartering for goods.

**Follow-up Prompt:** Write a short story set in this marketplace, focusing on a young pickpocket navigating the crowd.

2. Referencing Specific Styles or Techniques:

    Mimicking Writing Styles:

You can provide the AI with examples of a particular author's style and then ask it to generate content in that style:

**Prompt:** Analyze the following excerpt by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "The camels loped away like shadows..." (Provide the full excerpt)

**Output:** (Analysis of Fitzgerald's style)

**Follow-up Prompt:** Write a short story in the style of F. Scott Fitzgerald that captures the essence of a decadent party.

3. Leveraging Code for Complex Tasks:

    Intertwining Code and Natural Language:

For tasks involving data manipulation or analysis, you can combine code snippets with natural language instructions:

**Prompt:** Load the dataset "customer_data.csv" and calculate the average purchase amount per customer category. Then, write a summary report highlighting the findings.

```python
# Load the data (code portion)
import pandas as pd

data = pd.read_csv("customer_data.csv")

# Calculate average purchase amount (code portion)
average_purchase = data.groupby("category")["purchase_amount"].mean()

# Natural Language Prompt
This report analyzes customer purchase data. The average purchase amount for each customer category is:

**[Insert code to display the calculated data]**

Overall, ... (Summarize the findings in natural language)

4. Prompting for Different Creative Outputs:

    Beyond Text Generation:

While most examples focus on text, prompts can be used for various creative outputs:

    Prompt for Music: Describe the mood and style (e.g., "Upbeat jazz song with a Latin influence") and let the AI generate a short musical piece.
    Prompt for Images: Provide detailed descriptions or reference images, and the AI can generate corresponding visuals.

Remember:

These techniques are still under development, and their effectiveness depends on the capabilities of the specific AI model you're using. Experimentation is key to unlocking the full potential of advanced prompt formatting.
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Exploring the Frontiers of Prompt Engineering:

Here we delve into some truly innovative approaches to prompt formatting, pushing the boundaries of what's possible:

1. Meta-Prompting:

    Prompting the Prompt:

Imagine creating a prompt that instructs the AI on how to generate effective prompts for a specific task. This allows for a layered approach:

**Meta-Prompt:** Generate a series of prompts ideal for eliciting creative short stories from a large language model. Each prompt should focus on a different genre (e.g., science fiction, fantasy, mystery).

**Output:**

**Prompt 1 (Sci-Fi):** In a future dominated by artificial intelligence, a lone human hacker discovers a hidden truth that could change everything...

**Prompt 2 (Fantasy):** A young apprentice discovers a magical amulet with unimaginable power, thrusting them into a perilous quest...

**2. Open-Ended Prompts and Human-in-the-Loop:**

* **Collaborative Prompting:**

This involves an iterative process where a human and an AI co-create prompts. The human starts with a basic prompt, and the AI refines it based on the desired outcome. This feedback loop can lead to highly nuanced and creative prompts.

**3. Prompting with Emotions and Values:**

* **Guiding Emotional Tone:**

Move beyond just describing the content; specify the emotional tone you want the AI to convey.

Prompt: Write a poem about loss, but with a sense of acceptance and hope.


* **Incorporating Values:**

You can guide the AI to generate content that aligns with specific values.

Prompt: Write a children's story that promotes the importance of empathy and kindness.


**4. Self-referential Prompts and Prompt Evolution:**

* **Prompts that Learn and Adapt:**

Imagine prompts that can learn from past interactions and adapt themselves to improve future results. This is a complex but potentially groundbreaking area of exploration.

**5. Utilizing External Knowledge Graphs:**

* **Connecting Prompts to Real-World Knowledge:**

By linking prompts to external knowledge graphs (vast databases of interconnected information), you can provide the AI with a richer context for generating more grounded and informative content.

**Remember:**

These techniques are at the forefront of AI research, and their practical implementation is still evolving. However, they offer a glimpse into the exciting future of prompt engineering, where the possibilities for creative collaboration between humans and AI are limitless.

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Certainly! Here are some additional thoughts on advanced prompt formatting techniques:

Exploring Unconventional Input Formats:

    Beyond Text:  Traditionally, prompts are text-based. However, we can explore using different data formats as prompts:
        Music as Prompts: Imagine feeding a short musical piece as a prompt and asking the AI to generate a story that captures its mood and rhythm.
        Images as Prompts: Provide an image (abstract or realistic) and ask the AI to create a poem inspired by its shapes and colors.

Prompting for Different Levels of Control:

    Fine-Grained Control: For tasks requiring high precision, use detailed instructions with specific keywords or sentence structures the AI should include.
    Loose Control: For open-ended creative tasks, provide a broad starting point and allow the AI more freedom in its generation.

Prompt Libraries and Sharing:

    Standardized Formats: Develop standardized formats for sharing effective prompts across different AI models and platforms.
    Community Collaboration: Create online repositories where users can share and discuss successful prompts, fostering a collaborative approach to prompt engineering.

Ethical Considerations of Prompting:

    Bias in Prompts: Be mindful of potential biases embedded within your prompts. Consider diverse perspectives to ensure the AI generates fair and inclusive outputs.
    Transparency and Explainability: As prompts become more complex, ensure transparency in how prompts influence the AI's output. This allows users to understand the reasoning behind the generated content.

These are just a few ideas to spark your imagination. As the field of AI continues to evolve, so too will the art and science of prompt engineering. By experimenting with these techniques and staying informed about ethical considerations, you can unlock the full potential of AI to create informative, engaging, and thought-provoking content.

 I can definitely share more! Here are some niche areas and emerging trends in prompt engineering:

1. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Inspired Prompts:

    Mirroring Human Communication: Explore techniques from NLP to craft prompts that use language patterns that resonate with the AI model, potentially leading to more natural and human-like outputs.

2. Evolutionary Prompts:

    Prompt Selection and Improvement: Develop algorithms that automatically test and refine prompts based on desired outcomes. Imagine a system that generates multiple prompts, evaluates the AI's outputs for each, and selects the one that produces the best result. This "survival of the fittest" approach could optimize prompts over time.

3. Adversarial Prompting:

    Testing Model Robustness: Create prompts specifically designed to challenge the AI model and expose potential weaknesses or biases. This adversarial approach can help researchers identify areas for improvement in the models themselves.

4. Prompting for Explainability and Reasoning:

    Understanding the "Why" Behind Outputs: Move beyond just the "what" the AI generates and delve into the "why." Craft prompts that encourage the AI to explain its reasoning process or justify its creative choices.

5. Prompt-Based Personalization:

    Tailoring Content to Users: Develop prompts that can personalize content based on user preferences or past interactions. Imagine prompting an AI to write a news summary tailored to a user's specific interests.

Beyond Established Techniques:

    Quantum Prompting: This is a highly theoretical concept, but it explores the possibility of using principles of quantum mechanics to create prompts that unlock entirely new ways for AI models to process information and generate outputs.

Remember:

These are cutting-edge areas of research, and their practical applications might still be far off. However, they represent the ongoing exploration of pushing the boundaries of what's possible with prompt engineering. As this field continues to evolve, we can expect even more innovative and powerful ways to interact with and guide AI models.

 Absolutely! Here are some additional thoughts on advanced prompt formatting, venturing into a more speculative and philosophical realm:

Prompt Engineering as a Creative Art Form:

    Beyond Just Instructions: Move beyond viewing prompts as mere instructions and consider them a creative tool in itself. Explore using prompts to challenge conventional narratives, spark new ideas, and even generate thought-provoking philosophical questions.

The Poetics of Prompts:

    The Beauty of Instructions: Consider the inherent beauty and poetry that can reside within well-crafted prompts. The language used, the structure employed, and the level of detail provided can all contribute to the aesthetic qualities of a prompt.

The Ethics of Prompting and AI Authorship:

    Who's the Creator? As prompts become more intricate and nuanced, the line between human and AI authorship can blur. Explore the ethical considerations of who deserves credit for the creative output – the human who crafted the prompt or the AI that generated the content based on it?

The Prompt as a Mirror:

    Reflecting Human Biases: Prompts can inadvertently reflect our own biases and limitations. By acknowledging this, we can strive to create prompts that are more inclusive, diverse, and encourage the AI to explore new perspectives beyond our own ingrained worldviews.

The Future of Prompt-Driven Interactions:

    Shifting Human-AI Collaboration: Imagine a future where humans and AI interact primarily through prompts. We provide prompts, the AI interprets and responds, and through this iterative process, we can achieve complex tasks, solve problems, and even create new forms of art and literature.

The Prompt as a Metaphor for Communication:

    Beyond AI: The concept of prompts can extend beyond interactions with AI. Consider how we use prompts (sometimes unconsciously) in everyday communication – guiding conversations, setting expectations, and shaping the flow of information. By understanding prompts better, we can potentially improve our communication skills in general.

These are just a few ways to think about prompt engineering beyond its technical applications. As AI continues to develop, prompts have the potential to become a powerful tool for not just generating content, but also for fostering creativity, sparking philosophical inquiry, and even reshaping the way we communicate with each other and with intelligent machines.

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 Creative writing: Do you want a poem in a specific style or a story with a surprising twist?
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Absolutely! Let's go for a surprising twist. Here are two creative writing prompts with some advanced prompt formatting techniques to get you started:

Prompt 1: The Time Traveler's Regret

Genre: Science Fiction

Twist: The protagonist achieves their goal of time travel, but the outcome is not what they expected.

Advanced Techniques:

    Emotional Tone: While the overall story might be suspenseful, incorporate a sense of melancholy or regret in the protagonist's reflections.
    Conditional Prompting: After the AI generates the story, you can follow up with a prompt asking it to reveal the protagonist's specific regret, adding another layer to the surprise twist.

Example Prompt:

In a world obsessed with rewriting history, Amelia finally perfects her time travel device. As she sets off to change a pivotal moment in her past, capture the conflicting emotions swirling within her – the thrill of achievement laced with a thread of uncertainty. Describe the world she arrives in, forever altered by her actions. But here's the twist: despite achieving her goal, a sense of unease creeps in. What unexpected consequence does Amelia face due to her time travel?

Prompt 2: The Sentient City

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Twist: The seemingly ordinary city the protagonist lives in is actually a living entity.

Advanced Techniques:

    Meta-Prompting: Before crafting the main prompt, use a meta-prompt to instruct the AI to generate a story where the setting itself plays a crucial role.
    Sensory Details: Since the city is sentient, focus on using vivid sensory details to describe the protagonist's interactions with their environment, hinting at the city's hidden nature.

Example Prompt:

(Meta-Prompt):  Write a story where the physical environment plays a significant role in the plot twist.

John has always considered his city a bit…quirky. The lampposts seem to flicker in a knowing way, and the pigeons coo in an almost rhythmic pattern. But lately, the city feels different – the streets hum with a low thrumming, and the buildings cast eerie shadows.  John stumbles upon a hidden inscription that reveals the city's true nature.  Through vivid descriptions of John's interactions with the city, foreshadow the twist that it's a living, breathing entity.

These are just starting points, feel free to add your own details and preferences to tailor the prompts to your specific vision!