Ask for a specific format
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
You can control how an answer is structured by asking for a specific format.
The problem
AI may answer in long paragraphs when you need a table, checklist, or short email.
What this skill does
Tell AI exactly how to structure the output.
When to use it
- You need the answer in a shape you can use right away.
Best for: Reports, emails, planning, comparisons
Juni’s tip
Never let AI choose the format when you know what you need.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
Compare these options.
Compare these options in a table with cost, effort, risk, benefit, and recommendation.
Why this works
Format instructions turn messy answers into usable outputs. Structure makes the output something you can paste straight into your work.
The move: tell AI exactly how to format the output.
Practice task
Ask AI to rewrite a long answer as a table, checklist, and one-paragraph summary.
Self-check
- The answer came back in the format you asked for.
- You can use it without reshaping it.
- Nothing important got dropped to fit the format.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Letting the AI choose, then getting a wall of text.
- Asking for too many formats at once, so none is done well.
- Choosing a format that doesn't fit the content (a table for a story).
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