Writing a clear prompt · Claude Course

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What is a prompt?

A prompt is the message you send to Claude. The clearer it is, the better the answer. Good prompts are like clear instructions to a helpful colleague.

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Say what you want

Start with the task. For example, type: Write a friendly email asking my landlord to fix the heater. Avoid vague requests such as: Help with email.

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Add the details

Mention who it is for, how long it should be, and the tone. For example: Keep it under 100 words and polite.

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Tip: one task at a time

Ask for one main thing per message. If you have many tasks, send them one by one or number them clearly.