How do I ask ChatGPT to explain its answer more simply?
You will learn to ask for a plainer, easier answer.
Sometimes an answer feels too hard to read. That is fine. You can just ask for it simpler.
ChatGPT will not mind at all. Ask it to use plain, short words. Ask it to skip big terms.
You can keep asking until it feels clear. There is no wrong number of tries.
Try this
- Read the answer ChatGPT gave you.
- Type that it felt too hard.
- Ask it to use simpler words.
- Ask for short sentences too.
- Read the new, easier answer.
A message you can copy
That was a bit hard to follow. Please explain [the topic] again. Use very simple words and short sentences.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
Buddy says
There is no shame in asking twice. Plain words help everyone.