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How to ask ChatGPT to keep it short

You will learn to ask for a short answer with just the key part.

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Long answers can feel like a lot. You can ask for a short one instead.

Tell ChatGPT how short you want it. You can ask for a few lines.

A short answer gives you the main point fast. You can always ask for more later.

Try this
  1. Ask your question as usual.
  2. Add how short you want the answer.
  3. For example, say keep it to three lines.
  4. Read it, and ask for more if you need it.
A message you can copy

Please explain [your topic] in three short lines. Just the main point, nothing extra.

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

If it is still too long, ask it to make it even shorter.

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