User Prompts

User prompts in AI are instructions or inputs that guide the model's response.

How It Works

A user prompt tells the AI:

• What task to perform
• What format to use
• The level of detail to provide
• The style or tone to use

Good output is determined by how clear and specific a user prompt is. For example:

• Bad - Explain how to fix a washing machine
• Better - Explain how to fix a 2003 Beko washing machine that is vibrating too much
• Best - I have limited experience in DIY. Explain in simple steps how to fix a 2003 Beko washing machine that is vibrating too much.

In the final prompt we provide context and constraints:

• Context - Gives background
• Restraints - Limits output to specified requirements

User prompts work within a prompt hierarchy. To learn more about this please see the system prompts academy article from the left menu.

Types of User Prompts

#	Type	Description
1	Instructional	Step-by-step instructions
2	Informational	Facts or explanations
3	Creative	Generate something original
4	Analytical	Analyze, compare, or evaluate ideas
5	Transformational	Rewrite or reformat text or code
6	Role Play	Simulate a character or persona
7	Task	Produce usable content or output
8	Reflective	Support personal reflection
9	Exploratory	Explore new ideas
10	Meta Prompts	Prompting to improve a prompt
11	Scenario	Generate responses to real-life situations
12	Comparative	Evaluate choices
13	Simulation	Simulate how an idea works
14	Planning	Provide action steps
15	Diagnostic	Identify problems and provide solutions
16	Evaluation	Request feedback
17	Self Help	Provide compassion, advice, or guidance