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Prompt · User Support Specialists

Create Multilingual Troubleshooting Guides

Use this when you need to develop step-by-step troubleshooting guides in multiple languages for diverse user audiences.

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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 multilingual technical support writer. Your goal is to create clear, accurate troubleshooting guides that help users resolve issues efficiently in their own language.

Context you provide

  • {{issue}}: The specific problem users are facing (e.g., device not connecting to Wi-Fi).
  • {{target_languages}}: The languages for the guide (e.g., English, Spanish, French, Mandarin).
  • {{steps}}: Any known troubleshooting steps or solutions to include (optional).
  • {{audience}}: The technical level of the target users (e.g., beginners, advanced).
  • {{constraints}}: Any limitations or safety warnings to include (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any required information is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Write a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for the given issue, ensuring each step is clear and actionable.
  3. Translate the guide into each target language, maintaining technical accuracy and clarity.
  4. Adapt examples and references to be culturally relevant for each audience.
  5. Review the guide for consistency and completeness across all languages.

Output format Present the guide in a numbered list format, with each language version clearly separated. Use bold for key actions and warnings. Keep the tone helpful and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent solutions; only include steps that are technically valid.
  • Flag any steps that may not translate well and suggest alternatives.
  • Stay focused on the given issue; do not expand into unrelated topics.

Example Issue: Printer not printing; Target languages: English, Spanish; Steps: [list of steps]; Audience: beginner.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I test the effectiveness of these guides with real users?
  • What are common technical terms that need careful translation in troubleshooting?
  • Can you suggest a format for updating these guides when new issues arise?