exploreMake ChatGPT Follow Strict Output Rules
State hard rules such as word limits, banned sections, and return formats when the shape of the output matters as much as the content.
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Structured output and formatting
Ask for tables, lists, or JSON with exact fields so the reply is easy to copy into other tools.
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