> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getuntyped.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prompt Components

> Key elements that make up your AI prompt

## Prompt Components

Your prompt consists of several key elements:

### Writing Style

Define how your agent should write:

* **Tone**: Professional, casual, friendly, formal
* **Length**: Concise, moderate, detailed
* **Structure**: Direct, conversational, structured

**Example:**

```
Write in a friendly but professional tone. Keep responses
concise (2-3 paragraphs max). Use casual greetings like
"Hi" or "Hey" with colleagues, "Dear" with external contacts.
```

### Content Guidelines

Specify what to include:

* Key information that should always appear
* Standard phrases or sign-offs
* Required disclaimers or notices

**Example:**

```
Always check my calendar before confirming meetings.
Include my phone number in emails to external clients.
Sign off with "Best regards" for formal emails, "Cheers" for
casual ones.
```

### Restrictions

Tell your agent what to avoid:

* Words or phrases not to use
* Topics to skip
* Information to never include

**Example:**

```
Never share internal project codenames with external contacts.
Avoid using "Sorry for the delay" - instead say "Thanks for
your patience."
Don't make commitments about deadlines without checking with me.
```

### Special Instructions

Add context-specific guidance:

* How to handle specific senders
* Industry-specific terminology
* Company-specific policies

**Example:**

```
When responding to sales inquiries, always mention our 14-day
trial. For customer support emails, start by acknowledging
their issue specifically.
```

## Editing Your Prompt

<Steps>
  <Step title="Review current prompt">
    Read through your existing prompt to understand what your agent is currently following.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify improvements">
    Think about recent drafts:

    * What did you frequently edit?
    * What was missing?
    * What tone adjustments did you make?
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update instructions">
    Make specific, clear changes to your prompt. Be explicit about what you want.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the changes">
    Review the next few drafts your agent creates. The changes should take effect immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Refine as needed">
    Keep adjusting your prompt based on results. It's an iterative process.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your agent combines your prompt with learned patterns from your actual email edits. Both work together to improve draft quality.
</Tip>