Microsoft 365 Copilot Prompt Crafting Structure

Prompt Crafting Structure (GCSE):

1. **Goal**: State what you want Copilot to do
   - Be specific about the task
   - Use action verbs (summarize, draft, analyze, create)

2. **Context**: Provide background information
   - Why you need this
   - Who the audience is
   - What the situation is

3. **Source**: Point to relevant data
   - Reference specific files, emails, or documents
   - Use "/" to reference files in M365 apps
   - Include relevant data points

4. **Expectation**: Define the output format
   - Specify length, tone, and structure
   - Request tables, bullet points, or paragraphs
   - Set quality criteria

Example: "Summarize the Q3 sales report /sales-q3.xlsx focusing on regional performance for our executive team in a 5-bullet executive brief."