Shorten an SOP to Fit on One Page
Use this as a follow-up prompt when the AI returns an SOP that is too long — typically because your brain-dump covered multiple sub-tasks or you didn't include a length constraint in the original prompt.
The Prompt
This SOP must fit on one page. Cut any step that can be implied from context. Combine steps where possible without losing clarity.
From the guide
How to use AI to write a simple Standard Operating Procedure for a task your business does every week so any staff member can run it without you →Related Prompts
Format an SOP for Google Docs with Headings
Use this after generating your SOP draft when you want to store and share the document in Google Docs. Paste the existing SOP text and add this instruction to get properly formatted output.
Format an SOP as Notion Markdown
Use this after generating your SOP draft when you want to store and share the document in Notion. Paste the existing SOP text and add this instruction to get properly formatted output.
Revise SOP Steps to Be More Specific
Use this as a follow-up message when the initial SOP draft comes back with generic steps that don't match your actual process. Add your specific details in place of the bracketed placeholder.
Write a Standard Operating Procedure from a Brain-Dump
Use this prompt immediately after pasting or dictating a rough brain-dump description of a weekly business task. It converts your unorganized description into a structured, one-page SOP a staff member can follow without asking questions.