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Structure for Success

Breaking apart instructions from content dramatically improves Omnifact’s understanding and response quality.

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Why Separation Matters

Always separate your instructions from the content being processed. When you mix instructions with content, Omnifact can get confused about what you’re asking it to do versus what you want it to work with. Think of it like giving someone a task: first tell them what to do, then give them the material to work with.

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The Basic Structure

Use this reliable pattern for better results: 
INSTRUCTION: [What you want done]

DATA/CONTENT: [What to process]
Example: 
INSTRUCTION: Summarize the key challenges and proposed solutions from this meeting transcript.

DATA: [paste meeting transcript here]

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Using Delimiters to Create Clear Boundaries

Delimiters are visual separators that help Omnifact understand where instructions end and content begins. They can be used to separate instructions from content, or to separate different sections of content.
  • Triple Dashes
  • Triple Quotes
  • Hash Symbols
  • XML-Style Tags
Analyze the customer feedback for recurring themes and suggestions.

---
[Customer feedback content here]
---

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Advanced Separation Techniques

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Multiple Content Sections

When working with multiple pieces of content, label each section clearly: 
Compare these two proposals and recommend which approach to take.

PROPOSAL A:
[First proposal content]

PROPOSAL B:  
[Second proposal content]

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Instruction Layers

For complex tasks, separate different types of instructions: 
TASK: Create a summary report

FORMAT: Executive summary with bullet points

FOCUS: Highlight financial impact and timeline

CONTENT:
[Source material here]

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Common Separation Mistakes

Problem: Instructions scattered throughout the content
Solution: Put all instructions at the beginning, then present content
Instead of: “This report [content] needs to be summarized for executives [more content] focusing on the budget section [more content]”
Try: “Summarize this report for executives, focusing on budget implications. REPORT: [full content]”
Problem: No clear boundary between instruction and content
Solution: Always use some form of visual separator
Add: Triple dashes (---), quotes ("""), or clear labels like “CONTENT:” or “DATA:”
Problem: Clear separation but unclear instructions
Solution: Be specific about what you want done before presenting the content
Instead of: “Help with this email: [content]”
Try: “Rewrite this email to be more concise and professional: [content]”
If you’re ever unsure whether your prompt is clear enough, try reading just the instruction part first. Can you understand exactly what needs to be done? If yes, you’ve got good separation!

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