prompt, prompting
The process of instructing an AI to do a task is called prompting. We tell the AI a set of instructions (the prompt) and it performs the task. Prompts can be as simple as a question, or as complex as context, instructions, and multiple examples. Prompts can contain prompts, sometimes referred to as prompt chaining.
Guidelines
Focus on outcomes: Tell the user how to describe what they want to achieve their desired results, and include clear, relevant examples.
Avoid using prompt as a noun within product UI, as in "Write your prompt." Instead, use request as in "Try a different request."
Avoid using prompt as a noun phrase, as in "prompt field."
Do not use prompt as a verb, as in "Then prompt Copilot to write your reply."
Learn prompting
If you want quality outputs, you need fine-tuned prompts. To start becoming a prompting pro, check out this prompt crafting guide (for marketing content) from Writer.com. Additional guidance we like:
Prompts for communicators using the new AI-powered Bing - The Official Microsoft Blog
See also command prompt