Ask for the level of detail that fits the reader and the task. “Shorter” helps less than a specific instruction such as three steps or one short paragraph. Keep the important evidence or unresolved question even when you reduce the length. Learn more: Working with Agents.

What to do

  1. Name the audience and what they need to do next.
  2. Choose a length or structure, such as three bullets or a short checklist.
  3. Say what must be retained, including any uncertainty that affects the decision.

Example

Rewrite this for a first-time user. Keep three numbered steps, preserve the link to the source and put the unresolved question at the end.