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AI Prompts
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? You can totally learn this stuff. No magic words required. This library is for copy/paste prompts that help you understand, decide, write, plan, and check your work without handing your judgment over to the machine.
Your first 10 prompts
1. The Explain-It-Simply Prompt
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps turn intimidating topics into plain language.
Prompt:
Explain [topic] to me like I am smart but brand new to it. Use plain language, one simple example, and a short list of what people usually misunderstand.
2. The Decision Helper Prompt
Platform: Claude.
Helps compare options without pretending AI can choose your life for you.
Prompt:
Help me think through this decision: [decision]. My options are [options]. Ask me up to 5 clarifying questions, then make a simple pros/cons table and tell me what tradeoff matters most.
3. The Rewrite-in-My-Voice Prompt
Platform: Claude.
Makes rough writing sound more like you and less like corporate fog.
Prompt:
Rewrite this in my voice: [paste text]. Keep the meaning, make it clearer, warmer, and more direct. Do not make it sound salesy. Give me 3 versions: concise, friendly, and polished.
4. The Get-Unstuck Prompt
Platform: ChatGPT.
Creates momentum when you know the task but cannot find the first step.
Prompt:
I am stuck on [task]. Break it into the smallest next 5 steps. Make step 1 something I can do in under 10 minutes. Also tell me what not to worry about yet.
5. The Source-Skeptic Prompt
Platform: Perplexity.
Treats AI answers as drafts, not finished truth.
Prompt:
Review this answer or claim: [paste claim]. What facts need verification? What sources should I check? What might be missing, biased, outdated, or overstated?
6. The Meeting Prep Prompt
Platform: Gemini.
Helps you walk into a meeting with a clear plan.
Prompt:
I have a meeting about [topic] with [people]. Help me prepare: likely goals, questions to ask, risks to watch, and a short opening note I can use.
7. The Learning Plan Prompt
Platform: ChatGPT.
Builds a simple path for learning something new.
Prompt:
I want to learn [skill/topic]. Make me a beginner-friendly 2-week plan with daily tasks, practice ideas, and one simple way to test whether I understand it.
8. The Brainstorm Buddy Prompt
Platform: Claude.
Helps generate options without treating the first idea as final.
Prompt:
Help me brainstorm ideas for [goal]. Give me 20 options, group them by theme, then pick the 5 strongest and explain why.
9. The Email That Does the Job Prompt
Platform: ChatGPT.
Turns a rough note into a clear email.
Prompt:
Turn this into a clear email: [paste notes]. Keep it concise, direct, and kind. Include a subject line and make the ask obvious.
10. The Better Question Prompt
Platform: Perplexity.
Helps improve the question before chasing answers.
Prompt:
I am trying to answer this question: [question]. Rewrite it 5 better ways, explain what each version would uncover, and suggest which one to research first.
10 prompts to make Sheets/Excel easier
Use these for formulas, cleanup, charts, summaries, and spreadsheet sanity. Use dummy data when the sheet contains private information.
1. Formula Finder
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps find the right formula for a spreadsheet task.
Prompt:
I am using [Excel/Google Sheets]. I need a formula that does this: [describe goal]. My columns are [columns]. Give me the formula, explain it simply, and tell me where to paste it.
2. Clean This Messy Data
Platform: Claude.
Helps plan cleanup before editing the sheet.
Prompt:
I have messy spreadsheet data with these problems: [list problems]. Give me a cleanup plan, formulas or steps to use, and checks to make sure I did not accidentally change the meaning.
3. Sort and Filter Plan
Platform: Gemini.
Helps you organize rows without losing context.
Prompt:
I need to sort or filter this sheet for [goal]. Columns are [columns]. Tell me which filters/sorts to use, what to watch out for, and how to preserve the original data.
4. Pivot Table Starter
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps build a first pivot table.
Prompt:
I want a pivot table that shows [question]. My data columns are [columns]. Tell me what to put in rows, columns, values, and filters. Explain what the result will mean.
5. Chart Picker
Platform: Claude.
Helps choose the right chart, not just a pretty one.
Prompt:
I want to visualize this data: [describe data]. My audience needs to understand [point]. Recommend the best chart type, what to put on each axis, and what chart types to avoid.
6. Error Detective
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps debug broken formulas.
Prompt:
This spreadsheet formula is not working: [paste formula]. It should do [goal], but it returns [error/result]. Explain likely causes, fix the formula, and give me a simpler version if possible.
7. Lookup Helper
Platform: Gemini.
Helps match information across sheets.
Prompt:
I need to look up [value] from one sheet and return [result] from another. My columns are [columns]. Show me the best formula for [Excel/Google Sheets] and explain how to adjust the ranges.
8. Budget Tracker
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps set up a practical budget sheet.
Prompt:
Help me design a simple budget tracker for [purpose]. Include suggested columns, useful formulas, monthly summary ideas, and one chart that would actually help.
9. Conditional Formatting
Platform: Claude.
Helps highlight what matters.
Prompt:
I want conditional formatting that highlights [condition]. My columns are [columns]. Give me the exact rule or formula, where to apply it, and a few useful variations.
10. Spreadsheet Audit
Platform: Perplexity.
Helps review the sheet for risk before trusting it.
Prompt:
Audit this spreadsheet setup: [describe columns, formulas, purpose]. What errors, missing checks, privacy issues, or misleading summaries should I look for before I rely on it?
10 prompts to make Slides/PowerPoint wow the audience
Use these for story flow, slide clarity, visuals, charts, speaker notes, and presentation polish. Paste only non-sensitive content or use dummy details when a deck contains private information.
1. Deck Storyline Builder
Platform: Claude.
Turns scattered ideas into a clear presentation arc.
Prompt:
I need to create a presentation about [topic] for [audience]. The goal is [goal]. Build a clear slide-by-slide storyline with a strong opening, logical flow, key points, and a closing takeaway.
2. Audience Hook Finder
Platform: ChatGPT.
Helps open with something more interesting than a title slide.
Prompt:
Give me 10 strong opening hooks for a presentation about [topic] for [audience]. Include a surprising fact, a question, a short story angle, and a practical problem statement.
3. Slide Simplifier
Platform: Claude.
Cuts crowded slide text down to what people can actually absorb.
Prompt:
Here is my slide text: [paste text]. Rewrite it into a cleaner slide with one headline, 3 short bullets max, and speaker notes for the detail I should say out loud.
4. Visual Metaphor Picker
Platform: Gemini.
Finds a visual idea that makes an abstract point easier to understand.
Prompt:
I need to explain [concept] visually in a slide deck. Suggest 10 visual metaphors or layouts, explain what each one communicates, and recommend the strongest option for [audience].
5. Data Slide Translator
Platform: ChatGPT.
Turns charts and numbers into a point people can remember.
Prompt:
I have data showing [describe data]. Help me turn it into one clear presentation slide: headline, chart recommendation, key takeaway, and speaker notes that explain why it matters.
6. Executive Summary Deck
Platform: Claude.
Shapes a concise deck for busy decision-makers.
Prompt:
Create a 6-slide executive summary deck for [project/topic]. Include the problem, why it matters now, recommendation, evidence, risks, and decision needed. Keep it concise and action-oriented.
7. Before-and-After Slide
Platform: Gemini.
Shows change, progress, or transformation clearly.
Prompt:
Help me create a before-and-after slide for [situation/change]. Give me a simple layout, labels for each side, the main contrast to emphasize, and a headline that makes the improvement obvious.
8. Speaker Notes Coach
Platform: ChatGPT.
Adds natural talking points so slides do not have to carry every word.
Prompt:
Here is my slide outline: [paste outline]. Write speaker notes for each slide in a warm, confident voice. Keep each note short enough to say naturally, and include smooth transitions between slides.
9. Design Consistency Check
Platform: Claude.
Reviews the deck for visual clutter and inconsistent choices.
Prompt:
Review this presentation structure and style notes: [paste slide list/style notes]. What feels inconsistent, crowded, unclear, or visually distracting? Suggest practical fixes for layout, hierarchy, color, and slide titles.
10. Big Finish Prompt
Platform: Perplexity.
Helps end with a memorable close instead of a limp final slide.
Prompt:
I need a strong closing for a presentation about [topic]. Give me 5 options: a call to action, a memorable takeaway, a question, a short story ending, and a next-steps close. Tell me which one best fits [audience].