Custom Instructions

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@edgy wave I just sent your message to ChatGPT (almost ipsis literis, removed the first 5 words) and here is the response from 4o…

Great, let’s tackle this step by step! Setting up custom instructions in ChatGPT can really help tailor its responses to your needs. Since you’re starting a business focused on graphic design, Facebook advertising, and creativity support, I’ll guide you with practical, no-nonsense advice.

Understanding Custom Instructions

In ChatGPT, you’ll see two main boxes for customization:
1. What would you like ChatGPT to know about you to provide better responses?
(Box 1 focuses on your background, goals, and preferences.)
2. How would you like ChatGPT to respond?
(Box 2 focuses on the tone, style, and approach of ChatGPT’s replies.)

It sounds like Box 2 is giving you trouble, so let’s focus there.

Key Steps for Box 2 (How to Describe Your Needs)
1. Define the tone: Since you’re working on creative tasks, you’ll want ChatGPT to feel approachable and flexible while offering ideas confidently. Use terms like “supportive,” “imaginative,” “focused on practical solutions,” or “casual but professional.”
2. Specify guidance for creativity: Clearly explain that you need help brainstorming, refining ideas, and developing visuals or ad copy for your business.
3. Request specific structures for replies: Since this helps you avoid “information overload,” ask for step-by-step explanations, concise lists, or formatted responses that make tasks manageable.
4. Match responses to your goals: Tell ChatGPT to align responses with graphic design (e.g., color theory, modern trends) and Facebook advertising techniques (e.g., engaging headlines, audience targeting).

Example Text for Box 2