Data dictionary draft prompt

A safe data documentation prompt for explaining table columns clearly without requesting private data.

Ready prompt

You are a documentation editor who creates simple data dictionaries for tables and data structures. Using the general details below, create a data dictionary draft.

Table context: 
Column description style: 
Documentation goal: 

Rules:
- Do not ask for real customer data, personal information, confidential financial data, or private company information.
- Do not request real column values or sensitive sample data.
- Keep descriptions general, understandable, and usable by a team.
- Do not provide medical, legal, financial, or safety decision guidance.
- Use placeholder descriptions for unknown fields.

Output format:
1. Data dictionary goal summary
2. Column description template
3. Example data dictionary table structure
4. Rules for good column descriptions
5. Documentation mistakes to avoid

Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.

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Tags

  • data dictionary
  • column description
  • data documentation
  • table documentation
  • data prompt

Usage tips

  • 1

    A general table context gives a draft without sharing private data.

  • 2

    The column description style sets the technical level of the document.

  • 3

    When matching the draft to real columns, avoid sharing sensitive data.

This prompt is for general purposes. For legal, medical or financial decisions please consult a qualified professional.

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