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How to ask ChatGPT for the answer as a list

You will learn to ask for a simple list that is easy to scan.

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A long paragraph can be hard to read. The points blur together.

You can ask ChatGPT to use a list instead. One point per line.

Lists are easier on the eyes. You can scan them and find what you need.

Try this
  1. Ask your question.
  2. Add: please give the answer as a list.
  3. Ask for short lines if you want it even simpler.
A message you can copy

Please answer this as a short, simple list with one point per line: [your question].

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Lists work great for steps, choices, or things to remember.

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