5 ChatGPT Shortcuts That Cut Prompt Length by 70%
Built-in ChatGPT slash commands like /ELI5, /BRIEFLY, and /FORMAT AS TABLE save typing and produce more consistent results than verbose instructions.
Someone discovered ChatGPT has built-in shortcuts that save a ton of typing.
Useful ones:
- /ELI5 - explains stuff simply
- /FORMAT AS TABLE - organizes data into columns
- /BRIEFLY - keeps responses short
- /ACT AS [role] - changes expertise level (e.g., “/ACT AS senior engineer”)
- /STEP BY STEP - forces structured reasoning
Example: Instead of typing “Please explain quantum computing in simple terms that a child could understand,” just use:
/ELI5 quantum computingThese commands work in ChatGPT’s web interface and mobile app. Once they become muscle memory, prompts get way shorter while still getting good results.
Worth testing with your typical queries to see which ones actually help your workflow.
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