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Article100 ChatGPT shortcuts that turn any topic into a visual
Type a shortcut and a topic. ChatGPT draws the diagram, cheat sheet or infographic.
You've got a process in your head. Or a messy doc. Or a topic you need to teach.
You need it as a picture. A flowchart for the team. A one-pager for a client. A slide for Monday.
The old way was a blank canvas in a design tool and an afternoon gone.
Now you type /flowchart, the topic, and hit send.
Below are 100 of these shortcuts, sorted into 5 groups.
These are for visuals. For written answers, the secret codes for ChatGPT and Claude work the same way.
How it works
Shortcut, topic, details.
1 line does the job. 4 parts make it better.
Start with the shortcut.
/mindmap. /timeline. /infographic.
That tells ChatGPT what kind of visual you want.
Add the topic and the details.
Follow this shape:
/mindmap [topic] for [audience], [style], [format]Send it.
Here's one filled in:
/sketchnotes How AI agents automate a small business,
for beginners, handwritten marker style, one-page A4 layoutThe audience sets how simple it gets. The style sets the look. The format sets the shape, like A4, a square post or a 16:9 slide.
If ChatGPT replies with text instead of an image, send Create the image. and it will.
Group 1
Maps, systems and diagrams.
| # | Shortcut | What you get | Try it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | /mindmap | Central idea with branching subtopics | Brainstorms, course outlines, content ideas. |
| 2 | /mindmapimage | A drawn, illustrated mind map | Topics you want to share as a single image. |
| 3 | /conceptmap | Ideas linked by labelled relationships | How parts of a subject connect. |
| 4 | /flowchart | Steps and decisions joined by arrows | SOPs, onboarding, sign-up flows. |
| 5 | /flowchartimage | A designed, illustrated flowchart | Processes for a slide or a post. |
| 6 | /decisiontree | Yes/no branches that end in outcomes | Choosing a tool, pricing, triage. |
| 7 | /timeline | Events in order along a line | Project history, launches, a company story. |
| 8 | /processmap | Stages, inputs and outputs of a workflow | Fulfilment, hiring, client delivery. |
| 9 | /systemdiagram | Parts of a system and how they connect | A tech stack, a business model. |
| 10 | /architecturediagram | Software components, data and services | Apps, automations, integrations. |
| 11 | /venndiagram | Overlapping circles | Where 2 or 3 ideas meet. |
| 12 | /cycle | A loop of repeating stages | Feedback loops, habits, content cycles. |
| 13 | /funnel | Narrowing stages from wide to small | Sales, marketing, hiring pipelines. |
| 14 | /pyramid | Stacked layers from base to peak | Priorities, hierarchies, needs. |
| 15 | /framework | A named model with its parts | Your method, a teaching model. |
| 16 | /roadmap | Milestones laid out over time | Product plans, 90-day goals. |
| 17 | /customerjourney | Stages a customer moves through | Touchpoints from first click to repeat buyer. |
| 18 | /userflow | Screens and actions a user takes | App onboarding, checkout. |
| 19 | /swimlane | A process split into lanes by owner | Handoffs between people or teams. |
| 20 | /causalloop | Causes and effects feeding back | Growth loops, why a problem keeps coming back. |
Group 2
Notes and study visuals.
| # | Shortcut | What you get | Try it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | /sketchnotes | Hand-drawn notes mixing words and doodles | Talks, books, podcasts. |
| 22 | /handwrittennotes | Notes in a handwriting style | Summaries that feel personal. |
| 23 | /doodlenotes | Notes built around small doodles | Light topics, kids, social posts. |
| 24 | /notebooknotes | Notes on lined notebook paper | Study recaps, meeting notes. |
| 25 | /whitenotes | Clean notes on a plain white page | Anything that needs to stay readable. |
| 26 | /blackboardnotes | Chalk-style notes on a blackboard | Lessons, formulas, workshops. |
| 27 | /stickynotes | Ideas on sticky notes | Brainstorms, retros, quick lists. |
| 28 | /cheatsheet | Dense quick-reference page | Tools, shortcuts, commands. |
| 29 | /cheatsheetimage | A designed cheat sheet as one image | Lead magnets, pinned posts. |
| 30 | /revisioncard | A small card of key points | Flashcards, exam prep. |
| 31 | /studyguidevisual | A visual guide to a whole topic | Courses, certifications. |
| 32 | /lecturevisuals | Visuals to go with a lecture | Teaching, webinars. |
| 33 | /chaptermap | The structure of a chapter or book | Book notes, long reports. |
| 34 | /keytakeaways | The main points pulled out | Articles, calls, videos. |
| 35 | /onepager | Everything on 1 page | Offers, project briefs, plans. |
| 36 | /memorypalace | Facts placed in rooms of a scene | Lists you need to remember. |
| 37 | /examrecap | Last-minute recap of what's tested | Exams, certifications. |
| 38 | /formula-sheet | Formulas laid out with labels | Maths, finance, pricing. |
| 39 | /visualsummary | A long text compressed into 1 image | Reports, transcripts. |
| 40 | /learningroadmap | What to learn, in what order | New skills, team training. |
Group 3
Explainers and teaching.
| # | Shortcut | What you get | Try it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | /educationalcomics | A comic that teaches a concept | Tricky ideas, training. |
| 42 | /comicstrip | A short strip of panels | Stories, before and after, jokes. |
| 43 | /comicexplainer | A comic that walks through how something works | Products, processes. |
| 44 | /eli5visual | The simplest possible picture of an idea | Jargon-heavy topics. |
| 45 | /storyboard | Scenes laid out frame by frame | Videos, ads, reels. |
| 46 | /stepbystepvisual | Numbered steps with pictures | Tutorials, setup guides. |
| 47 | /howitworks | The mechanism behind something | Tools, services, machines. |
| 48 | /mythvsfact | Myths next to the facts | Common mistakes in your niche. |
| 49 | /beforeafter | 2 states side by side | Results, transformations. |
| 50 | /compare | 2 or more options side by side | Tools, plans, approaches. |
| 51 | /proscons | Pros against cons | Decisions. |
| 52 | /dodont | Do's and don'ts | Best practice, brand rules. |
| 53 | /checklist | Tick-box list | Launches, audits, routines. |
| 54 | /anatomyof | Something broken into labelled parts | A landing page, an email, a post. |
| 55 | /labeleddiagram | A diagram with callout labels | Products, equipment, layouts. |
| 56 | /explodedview | Parts pulled apart in space | Products, devices. |
| 57 | /xray | See-through view of the inside | Products, the body, machines. |
| 58 | /cutaway | A slice removed to show the inside | Buildings, engines, packaging. |
| 59 | /crosssection | A straight cut through the middle | Layers, materials, terrain. |
| 60 | /zoomsequence | Close-ups at increasing zoom | From big picture to detail. |
Group 4
Data and information design.
| # | Shortcut | What you get | Try it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | /infographic | Facts and figures in one designed layout | Reports, research, stats. |
| 62 | /data-story | Numbers told as a story | Results, growth, case studies. |
| 63 | /statcard | 1 big number with context | Social posts, slides. |
| 64 | /dashboard | A screen of metrics and charts | KPIs, mockups. |
| 65 | /scorecard | Scores against criteria | Audits, reviews, vendors. |
| 66 | /matrix | A grid of rows and columns | Comparisons, priorities. |
| 67 | /quadrant | A 2x2 split by 2 axes | Effort vs impact, positioning. |
| 68 | /heatmap | Colour showing intensity | Activity, performance, risk. |
| 69 | /tablevisual | A clean designed table | Pricing, features, schedules. |
| 70 | /ranking | Items ordered top to bottom | Top 10s, leaderboards. |
| 71 | /comparisonchart | Options compared on a chart | Prices, features, results. |
| 72 | /causeeffect | Causes linked to effects | Problems, root causes. |
| 73 | /beforeafterdata | Numbers before and after a change | Campaigns, process changes. |
| 74 | /surveyresults | Survey answers as charts | Customer feedback, polls. |
| 75 | /kpi-card | A tile for 1 metric | Reports, team updates. |
| 76 | /reportcover | A cover page for a report | Client reports, proposals. |
| 77 | /annualreportvisual | An annual-report style spread | Year in review. |
| 78 | /factfile | Key facts about 1 subject | Profiles, products, places. |
| 79 | /snapshot | A quick status at a glance | Weekly updates, projects. |
| 80 | /datatimeline | Numbers plotted over time | Growth, milestones, trends. |
Group 5
Creative and presentation formats.
| # | Shortcut | What you get | Try it on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | /isometric | A 3D-angled flat illustration | Systems, offices, workflows. |
| 82 | /3dinfographic | An infographic in 3D | Stats that need to stand out. |
| 83 | /clayrender | Soft clay-style 3D figures | Friendly explainers, mascots. |
| 84 | /paper-cutout | Layered paper craft look | Stories, seasonal posts. |
| 85 | /blueprint | White lines on blueprint blue | Plans, systems, frameworks. |
| 86 | /technicaldrawing | A precise engineering drawing | Products, specs. |
| 87 | /whiteboard | Marker drawing on a whiteboard | Explainers, strategy. |
| 88 | /classroomposter | A wall poster for a classroom | Rules, tips, frameworks. |
| 89 | /textbookdiagram | A diagram in textbook style | Concepts, science, how-tos. |
| 90 | /magazine-spread | A 2-page editorial layout | Case studies, features. |
| 91 | /carousel | A set of slides for a swipe post | LinkedIn and Instagram carousels. |
| 92 | /socialslide | A single social media slide | Tips, quotes, stats. |
| 93 | /presentation-slide | 1 clean deck slide | Pitches, talks, reports. |
| 94 | /productshot | A polished product image | Offers, launches, shop pages. |
| 95 | /tinyhumans | Tiny people working on a big object | Teamwork, processes, behind the scenes. |
| 96 | /floating3d | 3D objects floating in space | Hero images, launches. |
| 97 | /flatlay | Items laid out from above | Tool stacks, kits, desk setups. |
| 98 | /moodboard | A collage of images, colours and type | Brands, campaigns, rooms. |
| 99 | /iconset | A matching set of icons | Websites, decks, services. |
| 100 | /visualmetaphor | An idea shown as a picture | Abstract ideas, headlines. |
Recap
What you've got.
- Type a shortcut, then your topic, and send.
- Add audience, style and format for more consistent results.
- 100 shortcuts in 5 groups, from mind maps to slides.
- If a shortcut drifts, define it once at the start of the chat.
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