Headings — Organise Your AI Prompts
In Markdown, the symbol # is called a hash or number sign. You can use it to create headings and divide your AI prompt into clear sections. There are six heading levels, from H1 to H6.
| Markdown | Meaning | Result |
|---|---|---|
# Heading | Heading 1 | Heading |
## Heading | Heading 2 | Heading |
### Heading | Heading 3 | Heading |
#### Heading | Heading 4 | Heading |
##### Heading | Heading 5 | Heading |
###### Heading | Heading 6 | Heading |
Example
# ROLE
Act as my professional Executive Assistant.
## OBJECTIVE
Write professional email replies.
## SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Use the attached documents for reference.
### Document 1 — Example Emails
Learn my writing style and tone.
### Document 2 — Writing Guidelines
Follow my preferred vocabulary.
## CRITICAL RULES
- Do not invent information.
- Follow the writing guidelines.
## OUTPUT FORMAT
Provide a ready-to-send email reply.Why use headings in AI prompts?
Headings organise your instructions into clear sections, making it easier for AI to distinguish between roles, objectives, source documents, rules and output requirements.
Tip: Use # for main headings, ## for sections and ### for subsections. Always include a space after the hash symbols. Heading levels organise information but do not automatically give instructions higher priority.