ChatGPT has become popular enough to be credited with singlehandedly kicking off the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that we're all experiencing. The key reasons for the popularity of the generative AI tool among users are its easy accessibility and usefulness. And to that second point, ChatGPT maker OpenAI recently added a new feature: the capability to customize how the AI chatbot responds through Custom Instructions.
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Currently, the Custom Instructions feature is only available for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. However, OpenAI stated at launch that the feature will become available to all users over the coming weeks.
6 helpful ways to use ChatGPT's Custom Instructions
To use ChatGPT's Custom Instructions with your Plus subscription, go to the Settings & Beta window on the ChatGPT website and select Beta features. Toggle on the Custom Instructions field and add your preferences.
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There are two boxes: one to add information about yourself and your role, and the other to add how you'd like ChatGPT to format its responses, including tone and style.
