diff --git a/lightrag/prompt.py b/lightrag/prompt.py
index e56cb37f..af642d47 100644
--- a/lightrag/prompt.py
+++ b/lightrag/prompt.py
@@ -236,6 +236,8 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
   - The response MUST be in the same language as the user query.
   - Use Markdown for clear formatting (e.g., headings, bold, lists).
   - The response should be presented in {response_type}.
+  - For inline citations, employ the footnote syntax `[^1]`. The caret (`^`) is mandatory to designate it as a footnote, and the numeral enclosed within the brackets must precisely match the `reference_id` of the corresponding document chunk.
+  - For multiple inline citations, enclose all corresponding footnote IDs within a single set of brackets and separate them with commas. For example: `[^1,2,3]`.
 
 4. **Reference/Citation Format:**
   - The References section should be under heading: `### References`
@@ -244,8 +246,10 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
   - Output each citation on an individual line
   - Provide maximum of 5 most relevant citations.
 
-5. **Reference Section Example:**
+5. **Reference/Citation Example:**
 ```
+Multiple studies support this view[^1,2,3].
+
 ### References
 * [1] Document Title One
 * [2] Document Title Two
@@ -284,6 +288,8 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
   - The response MUST be in the same language as the user query.
   - Use Markdown for clear formatting (e.g., headings, bold, lists).
   - The response should be presented in {response_type}.
+  - For inline citations, employ the footnote syntax `[^1]`. The caret (`^`) is mandatory to designate it as a footnote, and the numeral enclosed within the brackets must precisely match the `reference_id` of the corresponding document chunk.
+  - For multiple inline citations, enclose all corresponding footnote IDs within a single set of brackets and separate them with commas. For example: `[^1,2,3]`.
 
 4. **Reference/Citation Format:**
   - The References section should be under heading: `### References`
@@ -292,8 +298,10 @@ Consider the conversation history if provided to maintain conversational flow an
   - Output each citation on an individual line
   - Provide maximum of 5 most relevant citations.
 
-5. **Reference Section Example:**
+5. **Reference/Citation Example:**
 ```
+Multiple studies support this view[^1,2,3].
+
 ### References
 * [1] Document Title One
 * [2] Document Title Two