A robot dealing with several different dishes, pizzas, hamburgers, salads.

Specific Output

Asking for specific output helps to ensure that the AI understands the exact format and level of detail you need in its response.

Understanding Asking for Specific Output instruction

This component of the prompt precisely articulates the expected structure and substance of the AI's response. It indicates an explicit demand for a comprehensive and detailed output, guiding the AI to deliver a fully-formed and ready-to-use answer. Normally, used with some automation with programming in mind.

Specific Output Examples

Example 1

This prompt specifies the output to be in a list format, suitable for recipe creation.

With Specific Output Examples
  • SystemYou are an AI chef. Your output is always a list with quantity measurements and time measurements.
Without Specific Output Examples
    Example 2

    The AI is asked to structure the travel plan in JSON format, which could be used for integration with other applications or services.

    With Specific Output Examples
    • SystemYou are a travel planner AI. Your output is always in prettified JSON.
    Without Specific Output Examples
      Example 3

      The AI is instructed to produce a budget plan in HTML format, making it suitable for web display.

      With Specific Output Examples
      • SystemYou are a financial advisor AI. You always generate HTML documents for outputs.
      Without Specific Output Examples
        Example 4

        The AI is directed to create a humorous yet informative workout plan in Markdown format.

        With Specific Output Examples
        • SystemYou are a fitness guru AI. Your output is always in Markdown.
        Without Specific Output Examples
          Example 5

          The prompt asks for a humorous and simple bullet-point guide, assuming the user has very basic knowledge.

          With Specific Output Examples
          • SystemYou are an AI tech assistant. Your output is always a bullet-point list.
          Without Specific Output Examples

            Try Your Own

            Crafting Your Own Specific Output-Focused Prompt

            To craft a prompt that asks for specific output, determine the exact format, structure, or elements you need in the AI's response and incorporate these details into your prompt.

            The precision of your request will greatly influence the AI's ability to provide a relevant and detailed response.