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87 ChatGPT shortcut codes to add to your prompts:

(save this now or regret it later) Drop these at the START of any prompt. Works instantly. No special setup needed. Example: /ELI5: quantum physics → get it explained like you're 5.

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Sifu Yik Chan
Feb 01, 2026
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87 ChatGPT shortcut codes that'll make you look like a genius:
(save this now or regret it later)

Drop these at the START of any prompt.
Works instantly. No special setup needed.

Example: /ELI5: quantum physics → get it explained like you're 5.

🔥 BEGINNER LEVEL (Start Here):
/ELI5 explains like you're 5
/TLDR cuts long text to key points
/ACT-AS makes ChatGPT any expert you need
/STEP-BY-STEP breaks down logic piece by piece
/BRIEFLY forces ultra-short answers
/CHECKLIST turns anything into a checklist
/TONE shifts the vibe (funny, formal, casual)
/SIMPLIFY uses beginner-friendly words
/EXPAND gives you detailed deep dives
/COMPARE shows side-by-side differences

⚡ PROFESSIONAL LEVEL (Get Ahead):
/EXEC-SUMMARY boardroom-style summary fast
/FORMAT-AS locks in tables, JSON, bullets, etc.
/SWOT gives strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
/PROS-CONS shows good vs bad instantly
/ACTIONABLE converts ideas into do-this-now steps
/BEST-PRACTICES gives industry-standard advice
/PM-MODE thinks like a project …

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