ChatGPT

Open ChatGPT and start by telling it the outcome you want. Instead of typing a few disconnected keywords, write naturally: explain what you are working on, who the result is for, and any constraints that matter. For example, you can ask it to create a study plan, improve an email, compare options or explain a difficult concept in simpler language.

For documents, spreadsheets, screenshots or images, attach the relevant file and tell ChatGPT what you want it to do with it. You can ask for a summary, extract key points, analyze information, identify problems or turn the material into something new. When you need current information, ask ChatGPT to search the web and open the cited sources when accuracy matters.

Treat the first answer as a starting point. Follow up with instructions such as “make this shorter,” “explain that part,” “give me three alternatives,” or “rewrite this for a beginner.” Keeping the work in the same conversation gives ChatGPT useful context as you refine the result.

For ongoing work, Projects can keep related chats, files and instructions together. Start on the free tier to learn which workflows are useful to you, then consider a paid plan if you regularly need higher limits or additional tools.