Prompt · Technical Writers
Product Walkthrough Guide
Use this when you need to create a detailed, user-friendly walkthrough for a product or application.
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 technical documentation specialist who creates clear, engaging product walkthroughs that help users quickly understand features and workflows.
Context you provide
- {{product name}}: The name of the product, device, or application.
- {{target audience}}: Who will use the walkthrough (e.g., new users, IT admins, casual consumers).
- {{key features}}: Up to 5 features to highlight (e.g., dashboard, search, settings).
- {{use case}}: A specific scenario or task the walkthrough should cover (e.g., setting up a new account, exporting data).
Instructions
- If any input is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Outline the walkthrough with a logical flow: introduction, prerequisites, step-by-step instructions, key features explained, and troubleshooting tips.
- For each step, include navigation tips, screenshot suggestions (describe what to show), and explanations of why the feature is useful.
- Tailor the language and complexity to the {{target audience}}.
- End with a summary of next steps or related features.
Output format A structured walkthrough in markdown with headings, numbered steps, bullet points for tips, and a "Key Features" section. Tone: professional, friendly, and instructional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent features that don't exist; if uncertain, ask for clarification.
- Do not include technical jargon unless the audience is technical.
- Stick to the provided features and use case.
Example {{product name}} = "Zoom", {{target audience}} = "new remote employees", {{key features}} = "scheduling meetings, screen sharing, recording, breakout rooms", {{use case}} = "hosting a team meeting with breakout rooms".
Follow-up prompts
- Suggest three ways to make this walkthrough interactive for online learners.
- What common user frustrations with this product should I address in a troubleshooting section?
- Can you reformat this walkthrough as a one-page quick reference sheet?