SMRTR AIFeb 17, 2026ZDNet

5 custom ChatGPT instructions I use to get better AI results - faster

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ChatGPT's Custom Instructions feature allows users to set persistent rules that control how the AI responds across all conversations, turning it into a more consistent and productive tool. Five effective instructions include adding unique ID numbers to each response for easy reference, completely eliminating unwanted emojis, requesting explanations for why generated prompts work, making ChatGPT wait for permission before processing large amounts of information, and enforcing structured output with headings and lists for better readability.

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