Using Microsoft Copilot prompts

This is a collection of simple, ready-made phrases (called “prompts”) that you can use to interact with AI tools. These prompts help you ask questions or give commands to AI, so you get helpful answers or actions.

How to use the prompt list.

  • Look through the prompts list: Browse the different categories to find prompts that match what you need.
  • Try it out: Pick a prompt and use it in an AI tool like ChatGPT. This could be for writing an email, translating a document, or asking about a topic.
  • Use in real life: Apply the prompts in your daily tasks, like sending a message, understanding something difficult, or learning new information.


Examples of Use:

Writing an email:

  • Prompt: “Write a polite email asking for an appointment.”
  • AI Response: The AI creates a simple email you can send, such as: “Dear [Doctor’s Name], I hope you are well. I would like to request an appointment. Please let me know if there is a time available this week. Thank you.”

Simplifying information:

  • Prompt: “Explain this document in simple English.”
  • AI Response: The AI makes a complicated document easier to understand, like turning a legal paper into plain language.

Learning about AI:

  • Prompt: “Tell me what generative AI is in simple words.”
  • AI Response: The AI gives an easy explanation: “Generative AI is a type of technology that can create new things, like pictures or text, by learning from examples.”


Questions to ask yourself:

  • Did the prompts help me achieve my goal?
  • Reflect on whether the AI’s responses were useful and how you could use them in real-life situations.
  • Which prompt was the most helpful, and why?
  • Think about which prompt you found most effective and consider how it made your task easier.
  • How can I customise these prompts for my needs?
  • Consider how you could modify the prompts to better suit your specific tasks or challenges.
  • How has using these prompts changed my understanding of AI?
  • Reflect on any new insights or understanding you’ve gained about AI through using these prompts.
  • What challenges did I face, and how can I improve next time?
  • Identify any difficulties you had and think about strategies to overcome them in the future.