Prompting Do’s and Don’ts with Copilot for Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365

Get the most out of Copilot and avoid common mistakes by learning what to do and what not to do when writing prompts.

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Dos	Don'ts
Be clear and specific Provide specific instructions to Copilot, such as topic, purpose, tone, and required length.	Be vague When prompting Copilot, avoid using vague language, and be as clear as possible to receive better quality responses.
Keep it conversational Give feedback to Copilot based on the quality of its responses to help the AI learn and match your preferences.	Request inappropriate or unethical content Copilot is not responsible for the content or the consequences of your writing. You should respect local laws, rules, and the rights of others.
Give examples Use clear and specific keywords or phrases when asking Copilot to write a piece of text for you. This helps it generate more relevant and creative copy.	Use slang, jargon, or informal language This may cause Copilot to give low-quality, inappropriate, or unprofessional responses.
Ask for feedback Requesting feedback from Copilot helps it to understand your needs and preferences and to provide you with more relevant responses.	Give conflicting instructions Prompting Copilot to perform a task that includes multiple or conflicting pieces of information in the same request can confuse the AI and result in lower quality responses.
Check for accuracy Occasionally, Copilot may make mistakes. Always check Copilot’s responses for accuracy, grammar, and style, and watch out for irrelevant or inappropriate content.	Interrupt or change topics abruptly This could disrupt Copilot’s writing process. Always close or finish a task before starting a new one. When starting a new task, write “New task.”
Provide details Provide Copilot with contextual details to help it generate more accurate, consistent responses. For example, the genre, characters, and plot to a story.
Be polite Using kind and respectful language when chatting with Copilot helps foster collaboration and improves the AI’s responsiveness and performance.	Contact Us: Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you leverage Copilot for Microsoft 365 to achieve your business goals. marketing@wcs-abysena.co.id