Create Custom Instructions in CometAI

Instructions

  • Open a web browser and go to CometAI.
  • On the right column, select + Prompt Template.

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  • The Prompt Template window will appear. Provide a name and a brief description for the Custom Instructions.

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  • For the purpose of creating a custom instruction, skip down to the Prompt text box.
  • In the Prompt text box write a set of instructions to provide rules and/or guidance that CometAI will apply to every message in a conversation. 
    • Prompts can range from providing guidance on tone and structure to redirecting users to specific reference material.

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Optional: Add Conversation Tags to organize, filter, and retrieve conversations more efficiently. Tags can be used to connect to Follow-Up Buttons in conversations.Picture of Conversation Tags and it's text box
  • Under Template Type, please select Custom Instructions. 
    • When complete select Save.

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Implement Custom Instruction

  • On the left column, select + New Chat and a new conversation will appear.

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  • In the new conversation, select the Gear to display the additional settings.
  • Next, in the Custom Instructions menu select your newly created custom instructions.
    • Use the Temperature and Response Length to further customize CometAI's response to your conversation.

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  • Then start a message with CometAI in the chat box at the bottom of the screen. 
    • In the example below, using our Custom Instructions we asked CometAI to provide assistance with NetID passwords.

Picture of a Conversation with CometAI requesting additional information about changing passwords

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