The Custom Prompt feature allows you to give ClerkMinutes specific instructions on how to write your meeting minutes. By providing guidelines in plain English, you can ensure consistent, on-brand minutes that match your municipality's style and reduce editing time by up to 70%.

How to Use Custom Prompts

1. Access the Feature: Navigate to your minutes generation settings and click Customize when creating new minutes
2. Enter Your Instructions: In the Custom Prompt field, type your specific preferences
3. Generate Minutes: ClerkMinutes V2 will follow your guidelines when creating the minutes

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Instruction Examples

You can customize various aspects of your minutes by providing clear instructions:

Structure and Formatting:

• "Use fewer bullet points and be more descriptive"
• "Include agenda numbering from the uploaded PDF"
• "Organize by agenda items with clear section headers"

Tone and Style:

• "Use formal tone and label speakers by title"
• "Write in a conversational, accessible style"
• "Keep language professional but concise"

Content Preferences:

• "Focus on decisions made rather than detailed discussions"
• "Include specific vote counts for all motions"