How-to
How to use ChatGPT for everyday tasks
Short, practical walkthroughs for the jobs people most often bring to ChatGPT. Each guide shows an example conversation, the steps that work, prompts you can copy and the limits to keep in mind.
Pick a task
Every guide follows the same pattern, so you can jump straight to the part you need. The prompt templates open in the free chat on this site, which runs GPT-6 Luna and needs no account.
- How to summarize text with ChatGPTArticles, reports, meeting notes and long email threads.
- How to translate text with ChatGPTEmails, documents and messages in the right tone.
- How to write a resume with ChatGPTStronger bullet points and a version for each job.
- How to learn a language with ChatGPTConversation practice, corrections and vocabulary.
- How to plan a trip with ChatGPTItineraries, packing lists and budgets.
- How to write Excel formulas with ChatGPTExcel and Google Sheets formulas, explained.
- How to plan meals with ChatGPTWeekly meal plans and shopping lists.
- How to practise for a job interview with ChatGPTRealistic questions and feedback on your answers.
Three habits that make every answer better
Whatever the task, these three habits do more for the quality of the answer than any clever wording.
- 1
Say who it is for and what it is for
A summary for your manager, a message to a landlord and a study note for yourself need different answers. One sentence about the reader and the purpose changes the whole reply.
- 2
Give it the material, not just the topic
Paste the text, the numbers, the job advert or your notes. ChatGPT works far better on real input than on a description of it, and it guesses less.
- 3
Treat the first answer as a draft
Reply with what to change: shorter, more formal, add an example, remove the second point. Two or three quick follow-ups usually beat one long, perfect prompt.
Before you rely on an answer
Want to write better prompts in general?
The prompt guide explains the method behind these templates, and the glossary explains terms like token or context window.
- Prompt guideA simple framework, before and after examples and follow-up techniques.
- AI glossaryPlain-language definitions of the words you meet when using AI.
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Open the free chat and describe what you need. No sign-up, no app.