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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.
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Use this source to understand a platform convention and the setting it was designed for.
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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. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Prompt box vs prompt suggestions vs command palette vs search suggestions vs textarea
Microsoft documents prompt elements such as goal, context, expectations, and source.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
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