What is a prompt and how do I write one?

Опубликовано 29 августа 2025, 11:01

How does generative AI know what you want it to do? From the prompt you give it, of course. Depending on what you're using AI for, your prompt could be a question, a command, or a description—the clearer and more specific, the better. The output you get depends a lot on how you structure your prompt. Practice makes perfect, so learn some quick Microsoft 365 Copilot prompting basics and then try a few out on your own!

What you'll learn:
• AI prompting basics
• What context to include for the best results
• How to refine those results with follow-ups.

Timecodes:
00:24 - What is an AI prompt?
00:30 - What are the different types of prompts?
00:49 - How to write a good prompt?
01:08 - Example: how to optimize your Copilot prompt
01:14 - Excel budget prompt example
01:26 - Refine your results with follow-ups

Ready to try some AI prompts?

Start with Copilot in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint: msft.it/6057swrG3

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