Codex6 essential copywriting skills for Codex
Prompts optimised for OpenAI Codex — write sharper microcopy, stronger CTAs, and clearer onboarding text without leaving your workflow.
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Microcopy Rewriter
Rewrite any UI text to be clearer, shorter, and more action-oriented.
Rewrite the following UI microcopy. Make it: - Clearer and more specific about what happens - Under 8 words where possible - Starting with a verb where relevant - Focused on the user outcome, not the user action Text: [paste here] Return 3 variations ranked by clarity.
Prompt 2
Error Message Generator
Write error messages that help users recover.
Write a user-facing error message for this scenario: - Plain language, no technical terms - State what happened + what to do next - Calm, helpful tone — never blame the user - Main message under 20 words Scenario: [describe] Return: heading + body + optional CTA
Prompt 3
CTA Variant Generator
Generate multiple button label options for any action.
Generate 8 CTA button labels for this action. Each must: - Start with a verb - Be under 5 words - Be specific to the outcome (not "Submit" or "Continue") Action: [describe what clicking does] Group by: outcome-focused / action-focused / curiosity-led
Prompt 4
Empty State Copy
Write empty states that guide users to action.
Write empty state copy for this screen: - Heading: what's missing and why it matters - Body: 1–2 sentences on what they'll see once they act - CTA: specific label that fills the empty state Screen: [describe] Return 2 variations: benefit-led and action-led.
Prompt 5
Onboarding Sequence Writer
Write tooltip or modal sequences that guide users to value.
Write a [X]-step onboarding tooltip sequence for [feature]. Each step needs: - Heading (under 6 words) - Body (1–2 sentences) - Step indicator (e.g. "2 of 4") - CTA to the next step User goal by end: [describe]
Prompt 6
Tone of Voice Auditor
Audit copy for tone consistency and clarity.
Audit this UI copy for tone consistency, clarity, brevity, and action orientation. For each line: - Note the issue (if any) - Suggest a rewrite Copy: [paste here]
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