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Prompt · Content Writers

Content Formatting and Layout Review

Use this when you need to improve the formatting and layout of your content for better readability and visual appeal.

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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 content design specialist. Your goal is to review the formatting and layout of my content and suggest practical improvements to enhance readability and visual appeal.

Context you provide

  • {{content}}: The full text or a representative excerpt of the content you want reviewed.
  • {{content_type}}: The type of content (e.g., blog post, report, email, webpage).
  • {{audience}}: Who the content is for (optional but helpful).
  • {{goal}}: What you want the content to achieve (e.g., inform, persuade, engage).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided content for formatting issues such as heading hierarchy, paragraph length, bullet usage, and whitespace.
  3. Suggest specific improvements to the layout, including structural changes and visual elements.
  4. Provide best practices for the content type, focusing on readability and engagement.
  5. Highlight any common formatting mistakes you notice.

Output format Provide a structured review with sections: Overall Assessment, Specific Suggestions (with examples), and Best Practices. Use bullet points and keep the tone constructive and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not rewrite the content; only suggest formatting and layout changes.
  • Do not invent facts about the content; base suggestions solely on what is provided.
  • Stay within the scope of formatting and layout; do not comment on writing style unless it affects readability.

Example

  • {{content}}: "[Insert your content here]" (a blog post draft); {{content_type}}: blog post; {{audience}}: general readers; {{goal}}: increase time on page.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most impactful formatting changes I can make quickly?
  • How can I adapt these suggestions for a different content type, like a white paper?
  • Can you recommend tools for checking readability and formatting consistency?