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Tell ChatGPT to keep it under a word count

You will learn to ask ChatGPT to stay under a set number of words.

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Sometimes you have a tight space. You may need a short note that fits.

You can give ChatGPT a limit. Just say keep it under 50 words, or any number you want.

It will try to stay close to that. If it goes over, you can ask it to trim a bit more.

Try this
  1. Decide how many words you can fit.
  2. Type your request to ChatGPT.
  3. Add keep it under, then your number, then words.
  4. Check the length and ask for shorter if needed.
A message you can copy

Write a short note about [your topic]. Please keep it under 50 words.

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

Word counts are a guide, not a perfect rule. It may land a little over or under.

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