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# Prompt (Prompt Editor)

## Core Field: The Prompt Editor

The Prompt Editor is a specialized workspace for creating reusable, executable AI instructions. Unlike a common text area, it supports **dynamic placeholders**, **rich text formatting**, and structured execution, allowing the same prompt to be reused across Public Pages, AI Agents, and Automation Workflows.

#### What Is ?

The Prompt Editor is where prompts are **designed**, **parameterized**, and **prepared for execution**.

It transforms static text into **interactive templates** that request only the required information at runtime.

#### Why it exists

Without structure, prompts become:

* Hard to reuse
* Hard to scale
* Hard to standardize

The Prompt Editor solves this by:

* Enforcing explicit inputs
* Reducing prompt duplication
* Enabling prompt-driven UX (forms, agents, automations)

#### How to create one ?

Use the create button on the left sidebar to create a prompt element.

Follow the tutorial in [Creating and Customizing: Prompt](/get-started/creating-prompt.md)

### Core Concepts

#### Dynamic Placeholders (`#`)

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Dynamic placeholders are the foundation of the Prompt Editor.

**Placeholder Examples:**

* `#WorkSchedule`
* `#PrioritiesList`
* `#SelfCareActivities`
* `#HobbiesList`
* `#DaysToSpendWithLovedOnes`
* `#FunActivitiesList`

{% hint style="info" %}

## About Add placeholders

When a user clicks **Use Prompt**:

* A dynamic form is generated
* Each placeholder becomes a field
* Only required inputs are requested

This ensures:

* Faster execution
* Less cognitive load
* Consistent results
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#### **Formatting Toolbar**

Structure is **critical for AI comprehension**. The editor includes a markdown-compatible toolbar to organize your instructions visually and logically.

* Headings
* Bold / Italic / Underline
* Lists (ordered and unordered)
* Blockquotes
* Code blocks
* Links

<figure><img src="/files/o9GnSN3PvC8oKvdNbxIn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Toolbar</p></figcaption></figure>

Formatting is preserved during execution and improves prompt clarity.

* **Text Styles:** Use Bold or *Italic* to emphasize key constraints or instructions to the AI.
* **Lists**: Utilize bullet points or numbered lists to break down complex tasks into steps.
* **Code Blocks**: distinct sections for code snippets or rigid examples that the AI should analyze.

#### **Create a dynamic prompt**

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Create a Prompt

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Open the Prompt Editor

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Write your instruction normally

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Replace variables with placeholders&#x20;

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

#### Trigger a prompt

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Go to the public view

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Find the  "Use Prompt" Box and click on the button

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Now use the inputs to replace the placeholder contents

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Send or Copy your parsed prompt content

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}