Write effective prompts to achieve optimal results
This module teaches you how to write clear, effective prompts for Microsoft Copilot Chat (Basic) by exploring key elements, best practices, personalization features, and Prompt Lab to help you achieve optimal results.
Important
Your experience with Microsoft Copilot may differ from what is presented in this training based on your version. See What Copilot License do I have? for reference.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
Identify the four key elements of an effective Copilot prompt: context, goal, source, and expectations.
Apply best practices to write clear, concise, and well-structured prompts.
Recognize common prompting mistakes and how to avoid them.
Configure custom instructions and manage Copilot Memory to personalize your Copilot experience.
Use Prompt Lab to discover, save, edit, and share useful prompts.
Prerequisites
- You should be familiar with accessing and using Microsoft 365.