Ask for Format
Getting the output you want
Did you know you can control how Claude's answer looks? Let me show you this superpower!
1The Idea
You can tell Claude exactly how to format the response: bullet points, numbered lists, tables, short or long, formal or casual. Just ask!
2See the Difference
Bad Example
"What are some healthy breakfast ideas?"
Claude might give you a long paragraph, a short list, or detailed recipes. You'll get something, but maybe not in the format you wanted.
Good Example
"Give me 5 healthy breakfast ideas. Format as a numbered list with the food name in bold, followed by a one-sentence description of why it's healthy."
Now Claude will give you exactly 5 items, numbered, with bold names and health explanations. You know exactly what you'll get!
💡Clau-chan's Tip
Magic format words: 'bullet points', 'numbered list', 'table', 'short paragraph', 'step-by-step', 'in bold', 'with examples'.
3Practice
Try It Yourself!
Request a specific format: 'Tell me about the planets'
Ready to move on?