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10 tips for using ChatGPT effectively that you should know.

Discover 10 tips to help you get the most out of ChatGPT, from branch chat and voice mode to study mode.

If you use ChatGPT regularly, you're part of a community of nearly 900 million users worldwide. More and more people are using ChatGPT for work, information searching, content writing, programming, or simply chatting. However, not everyone takes full advantage of all the features ChatGPT offers. Here are 10 tips to help you use ChatGPT more effectively.

 

1. Create a branch of conversation to explore new ideas.

ChatGPT has a "branch conversations" feature that allows you to split a conversation into a new one while keeping the original conversation intact. This is very useful when you want to try a different approach without messing up the original content.

Simply tap the three-dot icon at the end of the reply and select "Branch in new chat ," and ChatGPT will create a new conversation from that content.

2. Request a more concise and effective answer.

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One simple way to improve the quality of responses is to provide clear instructions. You can instruct ChatGPT to respond concisely or in a specific format.

A helpful tip is to add the phrase "extremely lazy person here" to the prompt. This often makes the response concise, action-oriented, and reduces lengthy explanations.

3. Use Voice Mode to take notes using voice.

Voice Mode isn't just for voice chat. You can use it as a voice note-taking or journaling tool.

After recording, ChatGPT can analyze the content, summarize ideas, organize to-do lists, or track mood changes. This makes ChatGPT a voice-based personal assistant.

4. Personalize ChatGPT using Personalization

You can personalize ChatGPT by providing information about yourself such as your occupation, hobbies, or learning style. This information will be remembered by ChatGPT and used for future conversations.

You can find this in the Personalization section of your account settings.

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5. Edit photos using Photoshop directly within ChatGPT.

ChatGPT can connect with Photoshop via a mini-app. Once activated, you can edit photos using natural commands such as removing objects, blurring the background, or adjusting lighting.

Simply upload your image and describe the desired edits.

6. Use your phone's camera to get live help.

ChatGPT on your phone allows you to use your camera for real-time support. You can take a picture and ask ChatGPT to analyze it immediately.

This feature can be used to translate road signs, identify objects, read schedules, or interpret image content.

7. Request ChatGPT to ask questions instead of answering them.

A helpful tip is to ask ChatGPT to ask you questions so you can find the answers yourself. This is especially useful when you're writing content or developing ideas.

For example, you could ask ChatGPT to act as a reviewer and ask questions to help you improve your content.

8. Use Temporary Chat as an incognito mode.

Temporary Chat works like incognito mode. The content will not be saved after the conversation is closed.

You can enable this feature when starting a new chat by using the dashed bubble icon.

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9. Turn off ads by reducing message limits.

If you're using the free plan, you can reduce the message limit to turn off ads. This option is available in the Ads controls section of your account.

Additionally, you can upgrade to paid plans to remove ads and use more powerful models.

10. Use Study and Learn to learn new skills.

ChatGPT has a Study and Learn mode that helps you learn step-by-step. After you enter a topic, ChatGPT will explain the content, ask questions, and adjust the lesson to your level.

This makes ChatGPT a more effective learning tool.

Make the most of ChatGPT

ChatGPT is more than just a chatbot that answers questions. When used correctly, you can turn it into a personal assistant, a learning tool, or a content creation tool.

Exploring these features will help you save time and work more efficiently.

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Update 13 April 2026