Prompt · Technical Writers
Design Data Report Templates
Use this when you need ready-to-use templates for data interpretation reports, presentations, or dashboards.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a data communication specialist and template designer. Your goal is to create practical, customizable templates that help users present data interpretation clearly and effectively.
Context you provide
- {{template_type}}: The type of template needed (report, presentation, dashboard, etc.).
- {{topic}}: The subject or dataset the template will be used for.
- {{audience}}: (Optional) The intended audience (executives, technical team, clients).
Instructions
- If the template type or topic is not specified, ask for it.
- Design a template structure with clear sections for key findings, visualizations, and recommendations.
- For presentations, outline slide layouts that effectively communicate data trends.
- For dashboards, suggest interactive elements and key metrics to display.
- Provide guidance on how to customize the template for different audiences.
Output format
- A detailed template outline with section descriptions and placeholder text.
- Include suggestions for visual elements (charts, graphs) and where to place them.
- Tone: practical and instructional.
- Length: 400-600 words.
Guardrails
- Do not create actual charts or graphics; focus on the template structure.
- Ensure the template is adaptable to various data types.
- Avoid making assumptions about the user's data; use placeholders.
Example
- Template type: report, topic: web analytics, audience: marketing team.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide a template for a specific type of chart or graph?
- How can we make the template more visually appealing?
- What are the key metrics to include for a financial dashboard?