Answer capsule
A short, self-contained answer placed directly below a heading or question. It gives the essential explanation before the evidence, examples and qualifications.
Explanation
A capsule should make sense on its own. Name the subject, answer the question directly and include any condition needed to interpret the answer. Avoid references such as “as explained above”.
For example: “Delivery is available within Tokyo. Standard orders usually arrive within three working days; custom orders require a separate estimate.” The following paragraphs can explain the process and exceptions.
There is no universal word or character count that guarantees AI selection. Use enough space to answer accurately. This pattern helps readers and makes passages easier to understand in isolation, but does not guarantee retrieval or citation.
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Updated: Oct 1, 2026