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# Prompt Enhancement
> Master prompt writing and advanced techniques to get the most out of QoderWork
How much QoderWork can accomplish largely depends on how you communicate with it. This guide shares proven methods for getting better results from QoderWork.
## Prompt Fundamentals
### Be Specific, Not Vague
QoderWork can't read your mind. The more specific your request, the more accurate the results.
```plaintext theme={null}
Bad: "Make me a spreadsheet"
Good: "Create an Excel spreadsheet with three columns: Name, Department, and Start Date. Fill in 5 rows of sample data."
```
```plaintext theme={null}
Bad: "Edit this a bit"
Good: "Rewrite paragraph 2 of this report in a more formal tone, targeting a senior management audience."
```
### Provide Context and Purpose
Telling QoderWork "why" yields better results than just saying "what":
```plaintext theme={null}
Bad: "Write a self-introduction"
Good: "I'm interviewing for a product manager role. The interviewer has a technical background. Write a 1-minute self-introduction that highlights my data analysis skills and cross-team collaboration experience."
```
### One Topic at a Time
Keep each task focused on a single topic. Don't cram too many different requests into one message:
```plaintext theme={null}
Bad: "Write my weekly report, also organize last week's meeting notes, and make a schedule for next week"
Good: Handle these as three separate tasks, or at least send them as three separate messages
```
## Advanced Techniques
### Let Files Do the Talking
Instead of spending a lot of words describing data, attach files directly:
* Drag and drop Excel / CSV / PDF into the input box
* Paste screenshots into the conversation
* Use `@` to reference files in your workspace
```plaintext theme={null}
"@sales-data.xlsx Analyze the Q2 sales trends, identify the 3 fastest-growing categories, and create a bar chart."
```
### Specify the Output Format
Clearly tell QoderWork what format you want the results in:
```plaintext theme={null}
"Organize this into a Markdown table"
"Output as a .docx file"
"Create a PPT, 10 slides or fewer"
"Answer in English, using a bulleted list"
```
### Provide Examples
If you have specific expectations for the result, give a small example:
```plaintext theme={null}
"Name these 10 products. Style should be similar to: 'Moonlit Breeze', 'Amber Horizon' — two-word evocative names."
```
### Break Down Complex Tasks Step by Step
Don't throw complex tasks at QoderWork all at once. Take it step by step:
```plaintext theme={null}
"I need to plan a company annual party. Give me an outline first, including the main segments and time schedule."
```
```plaintext theme={null}
"The outline looks good. Now expand segment 3 'Interactive Games' — give me 5 specific game ideas and the materials needed."
```
```plaintext theme={null}
"Change game 2 to a version more suitable for a group of 50 people. Keep the rest as is."
```
### Use Follow-Ups and Iteration
When you're not satisfied with QoderWork's response, you don't need to start over. Just follow up:
* "Go into more detail" — expand the content
* "Too long, cut it in half" — make it concise
* "Try a different style" — change the tone
* "Point 3 is wrong, it should be..." — correct it
### Choose the Right Workbench
Pick the appropriate workbench for each task type:
| Task Type | Recommended Workbench |
| :-------------------------------------- | :-------------------- |
| Writing emails, creating reports | General |
| Making posters, UI design | Design |
| Creating slide decks, presentations | Slides |
| Long-form writing, fiction, copywriting | Writing |
## Common Scenario Templates
### Data Analysis
```plaintext theme={null}
@data-file.xlsx
Analyze this dataset:
1. Summarize trends in key metrics
2. Identify outliers and possible causes
3. Generate visualizations (line chart + pie chart)
4. Output as a PDF report
```
### Document Organization
```plaintext theme={null}
@meeting-recording.txt
Organize these meeting notes into formal minutes:
- Attendees: Alice, Bob, Charlie
- Categorize by agenda topic
- Mark each decision and the person responsible
- Output as a Word document
```
### Email Drafting
```plaintext theme={null}
Help me write an email:
- Recipient: Project manager at Client A
- Purpose: Postpone the delivery originally scheduled for Friday to next Wednesday
- Tone: Sincere but professional
- Briefly explain the reason (technical testing needs more time)
- Close by confirming the new date
```
### Research
```plaintext theme={null}
Research "2024 domestic EV market" for me:
- Market size and growth rate
- Top 5 brands by market share
- Technology trends (batteries, autonomous driving)
- Major policy changes
Compile into a 2-page briefing with sources cited.
```
## Common Mistakes to Avoid
The following practices will reduce QoderWork's output quality:
| Mistake | Why It's Bad | How to Fix |
| :------------------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- |
| Cramming all requirements into one sentence | QoderWork is likely to miss details | Break it into clear steps |
| Moving on without checking results | Errors compound in subsequent steps | Confirm each step before continuing |
| Mixing multiple topics in one task | Confused context leads to off-topic responses | One topic per task |
| Never using attachments | Describing data in plain text is inefficient and error-prone | Attach the original files directly |
| Not telling QoderWork the purpose | Lack of context leads to generic results | Explain the scenario and audience |
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