User Manual
Create an understandable user manual for non-technical users.
Prompt template
Create a user-friendly manual for [PRODUCT/SOFTWARE]: **Product:** [NAME AND VERSION] **Target Audience:** [TECHNICAL LEVEL OF USERS] **Platform:** [Web/Desktop/Mobile/Hardware] **The manual should contain:** 1. **Welcome Page:** Brief introduction of what the product does 2. **Getting Started:** Quick-start guide for the impatient (5-minute guide) 3. **Main Features:** Each feature with: - Step-by-step instructions - Screenshot descriptions (where screenshots should be inserted) - Tips and tricks - Common mistakes and solutions 4. **Advanced Features:** Advanced features for power users 5. **Settings:** All options explained 6. **Keyboard Shortcuts:** Clear table of all shortcuts 7. **Troubleshooting:** The 10 most common problems with solutions 8. **Contact/Support:** How to get help **Writing Style:** - Simple, clear language (no jargon) - Task-oriented (not feature-oriented) - Numbered steps for instructions
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [PRODUCT/SOFTWARE][NAME AND VERSION][TECHNICAL LEVEL OF USERS][Web/Desktop/Mobile/Hardware]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- Describe your target audience's technical level precisely
- List the main features of your product
- Ask for a quick-reference card as an addendum
- Request translations for multilingual users
Suitable open models
The selection names current open models as a starting point for your own tests. It is not a measurement for this template.
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