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ChatGPT Secret Codes: Beginner Tricks That Make AI Way Smarter

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FastFeed AI
June 13, 2025

Most people use ChatGPT like it’s a Google replacement. But with the right prompts, you can make it do a lot more.

This guide breaks down the exact hidden codes, prompt formats, and power settings that turn basic ChatGPT into your smartest digital teammate.

🌟 TL;DR: ChatGPT "Cheat Codes"

Code

What It Does

Use It For

ELI10:

Explains complex stuff simply

Science, tech, finance

\human

Makes output sound more human

Emails, captions, replies

TL;DR:

Summarizes fast

Articles, docs, long posts

JARGONIZE:

Makes writing sound smart

LinkedIn posts, pitches

LISTIFY:

Turns info into bullet points

Blogs, carousels, threads

🔐 5 ChatGPT Prompt Codes You Should Know

1. ELI10: Explain Like I’m 10

Simplifies tough topics so they’re easy to understand.

Use for:

  • AI, crypto, finance

  • Quantum physics

  • Any confusing topic

Prompt:

ELI10: How does quantum computing work?

2. \human – Make it sound human

Takes stiff, robotic replies and makes them sound natural.

Use for:

  • Cold outreach

  • Social captions

  • Emails

Prompt:

\human Write a DM to a client without sounding pushy.

3. TL;DR: – Too Long; Didn’t Read

Summarizes long content in a couple of lines.

Use for:

  • News articles

  • Email threads

  • Blog drafts

Prompt:

TL;DR: This 2,000-word blog on climate change.

4. JARGONIZE: – Make it sound smart

Turns simple text into expert-level writing.

Use for:

  • Investor decks

  • Thought leadership posts

  • Academic papers

Prompt:

JARGONIZE: How cloud storage works.

5. LISTIFY: – Bullet points, fast

Converts messy info into clean, readable bullets.

Use for:

  • Instagram carousels

  • How-to blog posts

  • Tweet threads

Prompt:

LISTIFY: Best budget phones under ₹30,000 in 2025

⚙️ Set Custom Instructions (Do it once, use it always)

Go to ChatGPT > Settings > Personalization > Custom Instructions

Paste this under:
"What should ChatGPT know about you?"

If I type /W or /w, browse the web.
If I type /fix, fix grammar and simplify.
If I type /human, respond naturally like a person.

Example Prompts:

  • /W best video editing apps for beginners

  • /fix This video look very good I think

  • /human Write a text asking for a deadline extension

🔬 Hidden Parameters (For Advanced Users)

Parameter

What It Does

Example

temp:

Controls randomness

temp: 0.7 Tell me a fantasy story

div_penalty:

Adds word variety

div_penalty: 1.5 Write a product review

max_tokens:

Limits response length

max_tokens: 50 Explain cloud storage

top_p:

Controls how wide the answer can go

top_p: 0.8 Write a story intro

freq_penalty:

Avoids repeating same words

freq_penalty: 1 Describe a car ad

pres_penalty:

Avoids repeating your input

pres_penalty: -1 Echo this: AI is smart

best_of:

Generates and chooses best version

best_of: 3 YouTube title ideas for AI tools

n:

Number of output variations

n: 4 Caption options for Instagram

echo:

Repeats your input in the response

echo: true Tell me about LLMs

stop_sequences:

Stops at chosen phrases

stop_sequences: ["Summary:", "Key points:"]

user_attributes:

Personalizes based on your info

user_attributes: {"age": "25"}

system_level_settings:

Adjusts performance/memory

system_level_settings: {"memory": "high"}

Use these if you're working with the ChatGPT API, Claude, or open-source models.

🧠 You Don’t Need to "Master" AI. You Just Need the Right Shortcuts.

If you’re using ChatGPT like a regular chatbot, you’re missing 90% of its power.

These short commands and custom settings:

  • Save time

  • Make your replies more human

  • Get clearer, more useful answers

You don’t need to memorize them. Just copy, paste, and go.

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❓ Quick FAQ

Do these work in the free version?
Yes. Prompt styles like ELI10 or TL;DR work with GPT-3.5. Some advanced settings need GPT-4 or 4o.

Can I use them in other tools like Claude or Perplexity?
Yes. Most prompt tricks work across GPT-based models. Just test and tweak.

Do I have to memorize these?
Nope. Bookmark this page or copy what you need when you need it.

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