Lesson 3.3 — Fix it, don't restart

AI for Dummies · Module 3: Asking good questions (prompts) · About 15 min · Phone or computer

Goal: improve an answer with short follow-ups.

What you'll learn

• Use follow-ups to adjust tone, length and detail

Step 1 · Handy follow-ups

• "Shorter."
• "Simpler words."
• "More friendly." / "More formal."
• "Give me 3 other options."
• "Make it a list."
• "Don't mention X."

Step 2 · Why it works

The AI remembers the conversation, so a two-word follow-up is enough. It's like asking a helper to tweak a draft.

Try it now

Take your note from 3.1 and try three follow-ups. Pick your favourite version.

• Done it

Safety note

✅ Done when

• Tried the exercise
• Got the quiz right (below)

Quick quiz