# Copilot Prompt Cheat Sheet

## Universal prompt skeleton
Use this exact shape when quality matters:

> Goal: [what you need]  
> Context: [audience, purpose, constraints]  
> Source: [file/table/email/meeting/date range]  
> Expectations: [format, length, tone, citations, uncertainty handling]

## High-value follow-ups
- “What sources did you use?”
- “What assumptions are you making?”
- “What might be missing?”
- “Show this as a table.”
- “Shorten this to five bullets.”
- “Rewrite for [audience].”
- “Separate facts from recommendations.”
- “Flag anything that needs verification.”
- “Give me three alternative formats.”
- “New topic.”

## MMCT examples
- “Create a staff-facing FAQ from this policy draft. Use plain language and include only information supported by the source.”
- “Create an executive summary from this spreadsheet and meeting notes. Include trends, risks, and recommended next steps.”
- “Analyze this table and identify bottlenecks, overdue work, and categories with the fastest growth.”