How can I prevent ChatGPT from making labelled / definition lists?

Question

I've noticed that ChatGPT often writes lists with labels like this:

• Lorem ipsum: dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
• Ut enim ad minim veniam: quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
• Duis aute irure: dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
• Excepteur sint: occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

How can I prevent it or discourage it from doing this? I don't care what other "format" it writes in as long as it doesn't do this.

Answer 1

This is what I used to get an example of labelled list that ChatGPT would normally generates.

give me some examples of popular games using labels

This is the result.

Sure! Here are some examples of popular games categorized by their genres:

Action/Adventure:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• God of War
• Spider-Man: Miles Morales

First-Person Shooter (FPS):

• Call of Duty: Warzone
• Apex Legends
• Halo Infinite
• Overwatch
• Destiny 2

Role-Playing Game (RPG):

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Final Fantasy VII Remake
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Skyrim
• Dark Souls III

Sports:

• FIFA 22
• NBA 2K22
• Madden NFL 22
• MLB The Show 21
• Rocket League

Simulation:

• The Sims 4
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Microsoft Flight Simulator
• Cities: Skylines
• Euro Truck Simulator 2

Strategy:

• Sid Meier's Civilization VI
• XCOM 2
• Total War: Three Kingdoms
• Crusader Kings III
• Age of Empires IV

Indie:

• Celeste
• Hades
• Hollow Knight
• Stardew Valley
• Cuphead

These are just a few examples of popular games across different genres. Gaming is a diverse and constantly evolving industry, and there are many more games available for players to explore and enjoy!

I adjusted the prompt to make a constraint that I do not want labels.

give me some examples of popular games without using labels

I still gave me lists.

Sure! Here are some examples of popular games:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
2. Assassin's Creed Valhalla
3. Call of Duty: Warzone
4. Fortnite
5. Minecraft
6. Among Us
7. FIFA 22
8. Apex Legends
9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
10. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
11. Super Mario Bros.
12. Red Dead Redemption 2
13. Cyberpunk 2077
14. Overwatch
15. Stardew Valley
16. Halo Infinite
17. Final Fantasy VII Remake
18. Spider-Man: Miles Morales
19. Rocket League
20. Celeste

These games represent a mix of different genres and have gained popularity among players worldwide.

I tried many different combination of prompts that restrict the use of lists and labels but no success. However, I ended up forcing it into 1 paragraph hoping that there will be no lists or labels in the paragraph. This is the prompt.

give me some examples of popular games in 1 paragraph

This is the result.

Sure! There are many popular games across various genres that have captivated players worldwide. Some examples include "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," an action-adventure game with an expansive open world; "Minecraft," a sandbox game that allows players to build and explore infinite blocky worlds; "Fortnite," a fast-paced battle royale game with building mechanics; "Among Us," a social deduction game where players must uncover impostors in their midst; and "Call of Duty: Warzone," a popular first-person shooter game featuring intense multiplayer battles. These games, among others, have earned widespread acclaim and continue to entertain gamers of all ages.

It no longer generates lists or labels since it is forced to put the information in 1 paragraph. However, it gives less examples but more details in each examples.