Everything beyond the chat box: custom instructions, Canvas, data analysis, voice, and GPTs. A quick map of what each ChatGPT feature does and when to reach for it.
Custom InstructionsSet persistent context about you and how you want replies, applied to every chat.MemoryChatGPT remembers facts across chats. Say "Remember that..." or manage in Settings.Forget thisAsk "Forget what I said about X" to delete a specific memory.Temporary ChatIncognito-style chat that ignores and doesn't update memory or history.Project foldersGroup chats with shared files and instructions scoped to that project.CanvasSide-by-side editor for long writing or code with inline edits and versioning.Advanced Data AnalysisUpload CSV/Excel; it runs Python to chart, clean, and analyze data.Web searchPulls live results with citations for current events and fresh facts.Deep ResearchMulti-step autonomous research that produces a long cited report.Image generationCreate and edit images from text directly in chat.Advanced VoiceReal-time spoken conversation with interruptions and tone.Custom GPTsBuild a tailored assistant with set instructions, files, and actions.GPT StoreBrowse community GPTs for niche tasks (writing, coding, design).Knowledge filesAttach docs a GPT references as its private knowledge base.ActionsConnect a GPT to external APIs to fetch or send live data.@-mention GPTsType @ in any chat to pull a specific GPT into the conversation.RegenerateRe-roll a response; pick the better of multiple attempts.Edit & branchEdit a past message to fork the conversation from that point.File uploadDrop PDFs, images, or code files for analysis and Q&A."Continue"Type "continue" when output is cut off to resume mid-answer.Pin / star chatsKeep important conversations at the top of the sidebar.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + OStart a new chat.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + SToggle the sidebar.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ;Copy the last code block.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + CCopy the last response.EscStop generating the current response.Ctrl/Cmd + /Show the full keyboard shortcuts list.Want ready-to-use prompts to go with this cheatsheet?
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