Customize Cleft
Learn how to craft custom instructions that make your notes sound exactly how you want
Available with Plus: Custom Instructions let you shape how Cleft organizes your creative chaos.
Custom instructions transform how Cleft organizes your thoughts. For visual thinkers with ADHD, they’re the bridge between our constellation-like thinking and structured output. Your brain doesn’t do bullet points. Now your notes don’t have to either.
Open Settings
Tap the Settings icon (⚙️) > AI Preferences > Custom Instructions
Type or paste your instructions
You’ll start with a blank template that you can customize.
Fill in your custom instructions
Write your instructions in the text box using the template structure below.
Save your instructions
Tap “Save” to apply your custom instructions to all future notes.
Mac users: Just press ⌘ + .
anytime to quickly adjust how Cleft organizes your thoughts.
Template Structure
Use this template to create your own custom instruction style:
Understanding Each Component
- Context Statement: Sets the scene for what you’re doing
- Organization Categories: Defines how to group your content
- Important Elements: Specifies what should be highlighted
- Progress Metrics: Determines what to track over time
- Style Balance: Sets the tone while maintaining usefulness
Quick Examples
Casual Style
Formal Style
Visual Thinker Style
Writing Effective Instructions
When creating your custom instructions:
- Be clear and specific about your preferences
- Use full sentences for better interpretation
- Consider your preferred:
- Writing tone
- Content structure
- Formatting style
Benefits
- Consistent note style across all devices
- Personalized note-taking experience
- Improved readability and organization
- Time-saving through automated formatting
Need inspiration? Check out our Style Inspirations for many more examples across different use cases.
You can update your Custom Instructions anytime. Experiment with different styles to find what works best for your note-taking workflow.
A formatted note after applying custom instructions
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