Learning outcomes
- Explain how to write prompts with goal, context, source and output expectations.
- Complete the guided practice safely.
- Check that you can compare the responses and record the stronger prompt.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Effective Copilot Prompting
Learn to write prompts with goal, context, source and output expectations and compare the responses and record the stronger prompt in this beginner-friendly Microsoft 365 lesson.
Before you begin
Use approved, non-sensitive content. Confirm your licence and your organisation's AI policy before using work data.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat or Copilot in the named app and confirm you are using the intended account.
- Improve a vague prompt through two focused revisions.
- Pause and check permissions, filenames, recipients, dates or settings that affect the task.
- Test the result: compare the responses and record the stronger prompt.
- Review the response for accuracy, permissions, privacy and tone before using or sharing it.
Ian's practical tip: Use sample information first. Once the workflow is correct, repeat it with approved work information and the minimum necessary access.
Practical activity
Improve a vague prompt through two focused revisions. Your expected result is to compare the responses and record the stronger prompt.