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Getting started with prompts in OneAdvanced AI
This article will help you get started with using prompts, by describing a prompt and showing you the difference between a good and a bad prompt.
OneAdvanced AI is a powerful tool that can help users achieve their goals, but it requires effective prompting to get the most out of it.
What is a prompt?
When you ask OneAdvanced AI a question or give it a task, you're providing it with a prompt. A prompt is like a message that tells the AI what you want it to do or say. The way you phrase your prompt can greatly affect the output, or the answer, that the AI gives you. If your prompt is clear and specific, the AI is more likely to give you a helpful and accurate answer. On the other hand, if your prompt is vague or confusing, the AI might not understand what you're asking and give you a response that's not what you need.
Don't worry if you're not sure how to phrase your prompt - it's okay to try again and ask for help if you need it. Our AI is designed to be user-friendly and will do its best to understand what you're asking.
Comparison of two prompts
Let's compare the following two prompts where they both ask how the prompt will affect the output of OneAdvanced AI. Which of these do you think will return the better response?
Prompt 1 | Prompt 2 |
Can you explain how prompts affect the output of OneAdvanced AI? I want to know what to do to get the best results. Can you give me a lot of information and make it easy to understand? I'm new to using AI and I don't know what I'm doing. | Can you provide a concise explanation of how prompts influence the output of OneAdvanced AI, including best practices for crafting effective prompts? Please use a clear and structured format, and assume I have a basic understanding of AI fundamentals. |
Prompt 1 is not effective because it asks multiple questions and requests too much information, and includes unnecessary details, like a lack of AI experience, which makes the prompt vague. This can confuse the AI and make it hard to give a clear response.
Prompt 2 is an improved example of a prompt as it's specific, so will know exactly what you're looking for; it's concise, so has no unnecessary details. By also giving it the context of having basic knowledge of AI, it can give more advanced information without being overwhelming. And, by asking for a clear and structured explanation, you are more likely to receive a well-organised and easier to understand response.
Writing good prompts for OneAdvanced AI
Here's how to get the best response from OneAdvanced AI:
- Be clear and direct: Clearly state what you want to know or achieve.
- Keep it simple: Don't ask too much at once. Focus on what is essential.
- Give it context: If you already know a bit about the topic, use that to help your prompts and it can then give you more advanced answers.
- Ask for a clear answer: Ask the AI to explain things in clear and organised structure, to make it easier to understand.
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