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Prompt · Technical Writers

Design Data Report Templates

Use this when you need ready-to-use templates for data interpretation reports, presentations, or dashboards.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. If the template type or topic is not specified, ask for it.
  2. Design a template structure with clear sections for key findings, visualizations, and recommendations.
  3. For presentations, outline slide layouts that effectively communicate data trends.
  4. For dashboards, suggest interactive elements and key metrics to display.
  5. 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?