Click DesignsThe Golden Rule
You do not need to learn a special programming language to use ChatGPT.
Simply tell it
- What you want
- The relevant background
- Any requirements or limitations
- The format you expect
The simple formula
Example
“Write a professional email to my supplier asking for a 10% discount. Keep it polite, persuasive and under 150 words.”
Essential ChatGPT Commands
These are natural-language instructions you can type directly into the chat.
| What you want | What to type |
|---|---|
| Explain something | “Explain artificial intelligence in simple terms.” |
| Summarise | “Summarise this text into five key points.” |
| Rewrite | “Rewrite this professionally.” |
| Simplify | “Explain this as if I were a complete beginner.” |
| Translate | “Translate this into Arabic.” |
| Compare | “Compare these two options in a table.” |
| Create a list | “Give me a checklist of the 10 most important steps.” |
| Brainstorm | “Give me 20 creative business ideas.” |
| Recommend | “Recommend the best option and explain why.” |
| Calculate | “Calculate the monthly payment on AED 100,000 over five years at 5% annual interest.” |
| Proofread | “Correct the grammar and spelling without changing my meaning.” |
| Continue | “Continue from where you stopped.” |
| Improve | “Review your answer and make it clearer and more accurate.” |
Writing and Communication
Use ChatGPT to prepare content for work, business and everyday life.
Useful examples
Email“Write a professional email requesting a meeting.”
WhatsApp“Write a short, friendly WhatsApp message confirming tomorrow’s appointment.”
Social media“Create a catchy Facebook advertisement for my business.”
LinkedIn“Write a professional LinkedIn introduction highlighting my experience.”
Reports“Prepare a structured report with an executive summary and recommendations.”
Proposals“Create a business proposal with objectives, costs, benefits and an implementation plan.”
Editing“Improve this text while keeping the original meaning.”
Tone“Rewrite this in a confident but respectful tone.”
Quick tip — tell ChatGPT
- Who the audience is
- What tone you want
- How long the content should be
- What action you want the reader to take
Research and Current Information
When you need recent information, ask ChatGPT to search the web when web search is available.
Useful examples
“Find the latest developments in artificial intelligence and provide sources.”
“Compare three suppliers in the UAE, including prices and contact details.”
“Research this company and summarise its services, reputation and potential risks.”
“Find the current requirements for returning to the UK as a British citizen.”
“Verify these claims using reliable sources and identify anything uncertain.”
Important
Ask for sources when facts matter. Always check:
- Dates
- Original documents
- Official websites
- The reliability of the source
Take particular care with legal, medical and financial information.
Images and Design
When image generation is available, describe the image you want ChatGPT to create.
Useful examples
“Create a professional birthday card with elegant gold lettering.”
“Design a modern logo for a real estate introduction business.”
“Create a promotional image for Instagram using a clean, premium design.”
“Generate a realistic image of a modern living room.”
“Edit this uploaded photograph to improve its lighting.”
For better results — specify
- The subject
- The style
- The colours
- The intended audience
- The image format
- The size or platform where it will be used
Documents and Files
Upload a supported file and tell ChatGPT exactly what to do with it.
Useful examples
PDF“Summarise this PDF and identify the most important points.”
Invoice“Check this invoice for unusual charges and compare the prices with the quoted amounts.”
Contract“Summarise the main obligations, risks and deadlines in this contract.”
Spreadsheet“Analyse this spreadsheet and identify trends, errors and unusual figures.”
Presentation“Turn this report into a 10-slide presentation.”
Document editing“Rewrite this document professionally without removing important information.”
Be specific — state whether you want
- A summary
- A detailed analysis
- A comparison
- Corrections
- A revised document
- A list of recommendations
Business and Making Money
ChatGPT can help develop business ideas, plans, marketing campaigns and operating procedures.
Useful examples
“Develop a complete business plan for a property introduction service in Dubai.”
“Create a 30-day marketing plan with a limited advertising budget.”
“Identify five customer problems that my business could solve.”
“Design a customer journey from first contact to completed sale.”
“Create a pricing strategy and calculate potential profit.”
“Write a sales script for cold calling prospective customers.”
“Develop a detailed app specification that a software developer can implement.”
For serious projects — ask for
- A phased plan
- Estimated costs
- Potential risks
- Measurable targets
- Required resources
- Next actions
Learning and Education
Use ChatGPT as a personal tutor.
Useful examples
“Teach me cybersecurity step by step, starting at beginner level.”
“Explain this subject with three practical examples.”
“Quiz me on what I have learned, one question at a time.”
“Create a 14-day study plan for learning Python.”
“Explain the difference between these concepts in a comparison table.”
“Test my knowledge and explain my mistakes.”
Learning tip
Ask ChatGPT to adjust the difficulty to your experience level. You can also ask it to:
- Explain a topic more simply
- Give practical examples
- Test you with questions
- Correct your mistakes
- Create a study timetable
Coding and Technology
ChatGPT can help write, understand, troubleshoot and improve code.
Useful examples
“Write a Python script that reads a CSV file and calculates totals.”
“Explain this error message and suggest a fix.”
“Review this code for security vulnerabilities.”
“Design a database structure for a customer management system.”
“Create a step-by-step implementation plan for a web application.”
“Explain how to deploy this application and test that it works.”
Safety reminder
Always test generated code before using it in a live system. Never share:
- Passwords
- Secret keys
- Banking details
- Confidential customer data
- Private access credentials
Voice, Photos and Conversation
Depending on your device and available features, you can use ChatGPT in several ways.
Available features may include
- Voice: Speak your question instead of typing.
- Photographs: Upload a picture and ask ChatGPT to identify, describe or analyse what is visible.
- Follow-up questions: Ask additional questions without repeating the entire original request.
- Conversation history: Return to earlier chats to continue a project.
- Memory: Where enabled, ChatGPT may retain useful context across conversations. You can review and adjust your Memory summary in Settings.
Example requests
“What does this warning light on my car dashboard mean?”
“Read this document and explain it in plain English.”
“Help me practise a job interview using voice.”
Advanced Prompt Techniques
These instructions help you get more precise results.
AAct as an Expert
“Act as an experienced business consultant and assess my business idea.”
BThink Critically
“Identify weaknesses in my proposal, challenge my assumptions and suggest improvements.”
CGive Me Options
“Provide three solutions, compare their advantages and disadvantages, and recommend one.”
DUse a Specific Format
“Present the results as a table with costs, benefits, risks and recommendations.”
EAsk Questions First
“Before preparing the plan, ask me the essential questions you need answered.”
FWork Step by Step
“Divide this project into manageable phases, with tasks, deadlines and deliverables.”
GCheck Your Work
“Review your answer for factual errors, missing details and unsupported assumptions. Correct any problems you find.”
HSet Constraints
“Keep the solution within AED 5,000, use readily available tools, and avoid unnecessary complexity.”
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Giving vague instructions such as “Help me with business” without explaining the objective.
- Accepting important facts without checking them.
- Asking for too many unrelated tasks in one prompt.
- Forgetting to specify the audience, budget or desired output.
- Sharing passwords, banking credentials or other sensitive information.
- Assuming every ChatGPT feature is available on every device or account.
- Treating an estimate, prediction or generated answer as a verified fact.
The Best All-Purpose Prompt
Copy and adapt this template whenever you need a high-quality answer.
I want you to help me with [TASK].
Background: [PROVIDE RELEVANT DETAILS]
Objective: [EXPLAIN WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE]
Requirements: [LIST YOUR NEEDS, BUDGET, LIMITATIONS OR PREFERENCES]
Output: [SPECIFY A REPORT, TABLE, CHECKLIST, EMAIL, PLAN OR OTHER FORMAT]
Quality: Be accurate, practical and easy to understand. Identify assumptions, verify important facts where possible, explain risks, and recommend the best next steps. Ask me questions first if essential information is missing.
Quick prompt checklist — before pressing send
Final Recommendation
The best way to use ChatGPT is to treat it as a helpful assistant, researcher, writer, tutor and problem-solving partner.
You do not need to memorise every prompt.
Start with a clear request, provide relevant context, review the answer, and ask for improvements until you have the result you need.
Remember: the quality of your instructions has a major influence on the usefulness of the answer.
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