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How to effectively prompt Adam through conversation

Ibrahim A. avatar
Written by Ibrahim A.
Updated over a week ago

Adam by Tyms is a native AI agent platform that simplifies data entry using natural language. It enables you to control, organize, and present information efficiently without relying on rigid forms or templates.

By describing your data or tasks in clear, structured prompts, Adam helps automate processes such as recording transactions, uploading documents, and retrieving insights.

However, Adam's effectiveness depends on how clearly and thoroughly you communicate your intent. Vague or incomplete prompts may limit the accuracy of the results.

Adam by Tyms - Starting a conversation

Prompting Interaction Points with Adam by Tyms

There are three main areas within the Adam by Tyms platform where you can send prompts to Adam:

  1. Conversation Interface

    • Access Point: “Ask Adam” page

    • Purpose: Quick interactions, simple record-keeping, and insights

    • Best For: Asking questions, entering small data points, or requesting assistance

    • Example:
      Record a payment of $50,000 to ABC Supplies for office furniture on April 5.

  2. Data Tables

    • Purpose: Structured data entry and document uploads

    • Features:

      • Upload documents such as Excel, CSV, or PDFs without needing a predefined format

      • Include a prompt that explains the document for accurate processing and transaction posting

    • Best For: Bank statements, invoices, bills, chart of accounts

    • Example:
      This file contains March Bank of America transactions. Classify each transaction by type and post the entries.

  3. Training Section

    • Purpose: Teaching Adam specific instructions, preferences, or workflows

    • Best For: Setting up rules for recurring tasks, account mapping, or naming conventions

    • Example:
      For any transaction labeled ‘Staff Reimbursement’, post it to the ‘Staff Advances’ account under current liabilities.

Writing Effective Prompts

To help Adam deliver accurate results, follow these guidelines:

  1. What to Do

    • Be clear and specific about the task

    • Include all relevant information: names, amounts, dates, and categories

    • Use consistent account names and terms

    • Explain any document you upload (what it contains, and how it should be processed)

  2. What to Avoid

    • Vague instructions (e.g., "Add something for last week")

    • Missing context (e.g., not specifying if a transaction is income or expense)

    • Incomplete data (e.g., uploading a document with no description)

    • Informal or ambiguous language

Sample Prompts by Use Case

Use the following examples as templates when interacting with Adam:

  1. Income

    Record income of $120,000 received from Johnson & Co. for web development services on April 10.

  2. Expense

    Log an expense of $35,000 paid to NextEra Energy for electricity on April 15, categorized under Utilities.

  3. Invoice

    Create an invoice for BrightTech Ltd. for $200,000 for software licenses, due in 30 days.

  4. Bill

    Enter a bill from Supreme Printers for $75,000 dated March 25 for office stationery.

  5. Bank Statement Upload

    This file contains April transactions from Wells Fargo Bank. Identify and categorize each transaction and post accordingly.

  6. Chart of Accounts

    Add a new expense account named ‘Team Retreats’ under Administrative Expenses.

  7. Insights or Metrics

    Show total marketing expenses in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024.

  8. Manual Journal Entry

    Post a journal entry: Debit Equipment $1,000,000, Credit Bank $1,000,000 for office equipment purchased on April 2.

  9. Training Adam

    For bank statements from Chase Bank, ignore rows with ‘SMS Alert Charges’ and classify ‘POS PURCHASE’ as operating expenses.

By following these guidelines and examples, you can make the most of Adam by Tyms and ensure your financial data is processed accurately and efficiently.

If you need additional assistance, contact support or visit related articles in this Help Center.

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