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Documents Copilot prompts as instructions or questions with goal, context, expectations, and source elements, supporting prompt-box guidance for structured user intent.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt box | Choose prompt box when the central user action is composing and submitting an AI request. | The prompt box always exposes the user's editable draft before submission. | Supports goal, context, expectations, and source as prompt components. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
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