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Label six expense lines Recurring, One-time or Unclear from the notes

  • For Small business owners
  • You practice Showing an example of what you want
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Beginner

About this exercise

You're helping a small business owner understand which costs repeat. Write a prompt for exactly 6 numbered lines, one per expense, formatted "1. Label - reason", where Label is exactly Recurring, One-time or Unclear. Use Unclear when the notes don't say whether more billing will follow. Each reason is under 12 words and quotes the note. Plain text, no intro.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Labeling the lease review One-time. The AI picks One-time because it was a single invoice. Try: Add: "Use Unclear when the notes don't say whether more billing will follow."
  • Free-form labels. The AI writes 'Annual' or 'Likely recurring'. Try: Say: "Label exactly Recurring, One-time or Unclear."
  • Missing the quote. The AI gives generic reasons. Try: Add: "Reason under 12 words, from the notes."
  • Wrong format. The AI writes a table with bold labels. Try: Say: "Exactly 6 numbered lines starting with 1."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Shows the line format
  • Restricts the labels
  • Defines Unclear
  • Asks for a reason
  • Sets the count

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