Ask for a Shorter Answer
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini
You can control answer length so replies are easy to read.
The problem
AI often replies with long blocks of text that feel like a wall and are hard to act on.
What this skill does
You are allowed to control the length. Just ask for a short answer, a few bullet points, or "in 3 sentences." Shorter answers are easier to read and use, and you can always ask for more detail afterward. Length is yours to set.
When to use it
- Use this when an answer is too long, when you are in a hurry, or when you just want the main point first.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: you are in charge of length. Ask for short first, then say "tell me more" if you need it.
The prompt
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Fill in the blanks — your ready-to-use prompt builds as you type.
Weak vs. better
explain how compound interest works in full detail
In 3 short bullet points, explain how compound interest works.
Why this works
Setting the length tells the AI to keep only the most important parts, so the answer is quicker to read and easier to use.
Practice task
Ask any question, but add "in 3 sentences" or "in 3 bullets," and see how much easier it is to read.
Self-check
- My prompt says how long I want the answer, like "3 bullets" or "3 sentences."
- The reply is short enough to read in one glance and still answers my question.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Accepting a long, overwhelming answer instead of simply asking for a shorter one.
- Asking for everything when you only needed the main point right now.
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