> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/characters-note.md).

# Notes, status bars and reply formatting

Use Character, Scene and DM notes for concise reply rules, and build readable status summaries without treating hidden formatting as privacy.

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A Character, Scene or DM Note can reinforce how a response should be presented. Keep it short and specific. Formatting instructions can guide an AI response, but they do not guarantee exact output on every turn.

## Write one clear response rule

Instead of “be immersive and realistic in every possible way,” describe observable behavior:

```
Use one short paragraph for the scene, then one line of dialogue. Leave the user's actions undecided. End with one question only when a decision is needed.
```

Put a character's permanent personality in its main settings. Use a Scene Note for that situation's presentation, and a DM Note for narrator behavior. Avoid pasting the same long rule into every field.

## Add a compact status summary

A status summary is useful when the reader needs to track a few facts. Define a small format and what changes each value:

```
At the end, add:
Location: [current place]
Shared goal: [current agreed task]
Key item: [item currently established in this conversation]
Only change a value after the dialogue establishes the change.
```

Start with information already in the conversation. Do not treat an AI-written status line as an authoritative inventory, payment balance or state that must follow fixed rules.

## Hidden formatting is not confidential storage

Some older tutorials describe hiding text with markup or inspecting a message's original content. Display behavior can differ by renderer and platform. Do not place secrets or private personal information in text merely because it appears hidden in one view. Formatting does not replace the Privacy Policy or access controls.

You also do not need to request a model's private internal reasoning to produce a useful reply. Ask for a concise explanation, a scene summary or a visible checklist instead.

## Test the format

Try a normal reply, a short answer and a long scene change. If the format breaks, simplify it and remove contradictory examples. Check the original text where your interface provides that control, then test again. [Greetings and example dialogue](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/greeting) explains how dialogue examples can reinforce a consistent style.

## Related guides

[Character settings and variables](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/character-info) · [Greetings and example dialogue](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-character-on-rochat/create-character-method-1-custom-creation/greeting) · [Create and use a Scene](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-scene-on-rochat) · [Group Scenes and the DM](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/how-to-create-a-group-scene-on-rochat) · [Delete an account and understand privacy](https://book.rochat.ai/rochat_book_en/about-rochat/faq/account-faq)

## Continue in Rochat (external)

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