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# Your First Complex Prompt

> Learn to combine basic techniques into more powerful prompts for real-world business tasks.

You've learned individual prompt techniques—now it's time to combine them for bigger tasks. Think of this as upgrading from simple requests to detailed work instructions.

## What Makes a Prompt "Complex"?

A complex prompt combines the techniques you've learned:

* **Role prompting** - Tell AI what expert to be
* **Step-by-step thinking** - Guide AI through your process
* **Clear formatting** - Specify exactly how you want the output
* **Good organization** - Separate your instructions from your content

Complex prompts are like detailed work orders—they give AI everything needed to deliver exactly what you want.

## The RISE Framework

Use this simple framework to build any complex prompt:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Role" icon="user-tie">
    **Who should AI be?**
    Pick a specific expert role that matches your task (e.g., "Marketing Manager" instead of just "Help me").
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instructions" icon="list-check">
    **What exactly should AI do?**
    Break your request into clear steps (First... Then... Finally...) to guide the thinking process.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Source" icon="file-lines">
    **What information should AI use?**
    Tell AI exactly what documents, data, or context to work with.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Expectations" icon="star">
    **How should the output look?**
    Specify format, length, tone, and structure as detailed as a work order.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Real Example: Turning Simple into Complex

**Simple prompt (basic):**

> "Summarize this quarterly report"

**Complex prompt using RISE:**

```
**Role:** You are a business analyst preparing a summary for senior management.

**Instructions:** Analyze the attached quarterly report and create an executive summary. Work through this step by step:
1. First, pull out the key numbers and trends
2. Then, identify what's working well and what isn't  
3. Finally, highlight the top 3 issues that need management attention

**Source:** Use only the attached quarterly report. If something isn't clear, mention that you need more information.

**Expectations:** Format as a professional memo with:
- Key Results (3-4 main points)
- What's Going Well (brief list)
- Areas of Concern (ranked by importance)
- Next Steps Needed

Keep it professional but easy to read. Aim for one page.
```

See the difference? The complex version tells AI exactly who to be, how to think, what to use, and how to respond.

## Your Template for Any Complex Prompt

Copy and adapt this template for your own tasks:

```
**Role:** You are a [specific job title] working on [specific area].

**Instructions:** [Your main request] by following these steps:
1. First, [what to do first]
2. Then, [what to do second]
3. Finally, [what to do last]

**Source:** Use [your documents/information]. [Any special notes about what to include or avoid] *(Note: You can attach files directly or use Uploaded Files. The Privacy Filter automatically masks sensitive data, so no manual anonymization is needed.)*

**Expectations:** 
- Format: [how you want it structured]
- Length: [how long it should be]
- Tone: [professional level]
- Include: [specific sections you need]
```

<Tip>Start with tasks you know well—it's easier to guide AI when you understand the work yourself.</Tip>

## Choosing Between Simple and Complex Prompts

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Simple Prompts Work Best For" icon="lightbulb">
    • Quick information needs <br />
    • Straightforward tasks <br />
    • Casual idea exploration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complex Prompts Work Best For" icon="wrench">
    • Work deliverables <br />
    • Analysis tasks <br />
    • Creative projects with specific requirements <br />
    • Tasks you'll repeat often
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Remember: The goal isn't to make prompts complicated. It's to make them complete enough that AI can deliver exactly what you need the first time.