1# Quickstart1# Quickstart

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3> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.chatgpt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to the page URL.

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3## Where to use ChatGPT5## Where to use ChatGPT

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5Use ChatGPT across different surfaces, including the7Use ChatGPT across different surfaces, including the

26 { id: "web", label: "Web" },28 { id: "web", label: "Web" },

27 ]}29 ]}

28>30>

29 <div slot="app">31

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30The ChatGPT desktop app is available for Windows and macOS. Use it for projects,33The ChatGPT desktop app is available for Windows and macOS. Use it for projects,

31local files, longer tasks, and quick chats.34local files, longer tasks, and quick chats.

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514. <h3 id="setup-app-start-task">Start a chat</h3>544. <h3 id="setup-app-start-task">Start a chat</h3>

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53 <div class="grid gap-5 md:grid-cols-[minmax(0,1fr)_minmax(17rem,20rem)] md:items-start">

54 56

55 <div>57 

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57 - For research, analysis, or deliverables such as documents, presentations,62 - For research, analysis, or deliverables such as documents, presentations,

58 spreadsheets, and Sites, select **ChatGPT**, then switch to **Work** at the63 spreadsheets, and Sites, select **ChatGPT**, then switch to **Work** at the

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66 Learn more about [using ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt).71 Learn more about [using ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt).

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68 </div>73

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70 <ChatGPTModeDropdown client:load />76 <ChatGPTModeDropdown client:load />

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72 </div>78

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745. <h3 id="setup-app-send-message">Send your first message</h3>815. <h3 id="setup-app-send-message">Send your first message</h3>

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76 Describe your goal and add any files or context ChatGPT needs. Try an example:83 Describe your goal and add any files or context ChatGPT needs. Try an example:

77 84 

78 <CodexPromptComposer

79 client:load

80 id="first-message-example"

81 promptOptions={[

82 {

83 label: "Prepare a decision",

84 prompt:

85 "Review the reports and notes in this project, compare the options, and create a one-page decision memo with a recommendation, risks, open questions, and source links.",

86 },

87 {

88 label: "Analyze spreadsheets",

89 prompt:

90 "Combine the spreadsheets in this folder, clean inconsistent records, identify the most important trends, and create a concise report with charts and plain-English takeaways.",

91 },

92 {

93 label: "Improve this app",

94 prompt:

95 "Inspect this app, identify one high-impact usability improvement, implement it, update the relevant tests, and verify the result on mobile and desktop.",

96 },

97 ]}

98 className="!mt-3 !mb-10 w-full max-w-3xl min-w-0"

99 />

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101 Explore more [use cases](https://learn.chatgpt.com/use-cases).86 

87**Prepare a decision:**

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89```text

90Review the reports and notes in this project, compare the options, and create a one-page decision memo with a recommendation, risks, open questions, and source links.

91```

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93**Analyze spreadsheets:**

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95```text

96Combine the spreadsheets in this folder, clean inconsistent records, identify the most important trends, and create a concise report with charts and plain-English takeaways.

97```

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99**Improve this app:**

100 

101```text

102Inspect this app, identify one high-impact usability improvement, implement it, update the relevant tests, and verify the result on mobile and desktop.

103```

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105Explore more [use cases](https://learn.chatgpt.com/use-cases).

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103</WorkflowSteps>107</WorkflowSteps>

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105 </div>

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107 <div slot="web">110 

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108ChatGPT is available on the web and includes Chat and ChatGPT Work.114ChatGPT is available on the web and includes Chat and ChatGPT Work.

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110<WorkflowSteps variant="headings">116<WorkflowSteps variant="headings">

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1152. <h3 id="setup-web-start-task">Start a chat</h3>1212. <h3 id="setup-web-start-task">Start a chat</h3>

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117 <div class="grid gap-5 md:grid-cols-[minmax(0,1fr)_minmax(17rem,20rem)] md:items-stretch">

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119 <div>124 

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121 - Select **Chat** to ask questions, explore ideas, and work through a topic129 - Select **Chat** to ask questions, explore ideas, and work through a topic

122 conversationally.130 conversationally.

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126 Learn more about [using ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt).134 Learn more about [using ChatGPT](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/use-chatgpt).

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128 </div>136

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130 <ChatWorkSegmentPicker client:load />139 <ChatWorkSegmentPicker client:load />

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132 </div>141

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1343. <h3 id="setup-web-select-workspace">Select where ChatGPT should work</h3>1443. <h3 id="setup-web-select-workspace">Select where ChatGPT should work</h3>

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140 Describe your goal and add any files or context ChatGPT needs. Try an example:150 Describe your goal and add any files or context ChatGPT needs. Try an example:

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142 <CodexPromptComposer152

143 client:load153 

144 id="web-first-message-example"154**Make a decision:**

145 destination="web"155 

146 placeholder="Message ChatGPT"156```text

147 promptOptions={[157Research whether I should [decision], compare the best options, explain the tradeoffs for my situation, and recommend one with citations.

148 {158```

149 label: "Make a decision",159 

150 prompt:160**Daily briefing:**

151 "Research whether I should [decision], compare the best options, explain the tradeoffs for my situation, and recommend one with citations.",161 

152 },162```text

153 {163Every weekday at 8:00 a.m., review my connected calendar and recent messages, then send me a briefing with today’s priorities, meeting prep, replies I owe, and blockers.

154 label: "Daily briefing",164```

155 prompt:165 

156 "Every weekday at 8:00 a.m., review my connected calendar and recent messages, then send me a briefing with today’s priorities, meeting prep, replies I owe, and blockers.",166**Plan an event:**

157 },167 

158 {168```text

159 label: "Plan an event",169Help me plan my event. Ask me about the occasion, guests, date, location, budget, and anything else you need. Then create a timeline, budget, invitation copy, and checklist, and publish a Site I can use to invite guests and collect RSVPs.

160 prompt:170```

161 "Help me plan my event. Ask me about the occasion, guests, date, location, budget, and anything else you need. Then create a timeline, budget, invitation copy, and checklist, and publish a Site I can use to invite guests and collect RSVPs.",

162 },

163 ]}

164 className="!mt-3 !mb-10 w-full max-w-3xl min-w-0"

165 />

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167</WorkflowSteps>172</WorkflowSteps>

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169 </div>174

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171</Tabs>177</Tabs>

172<div class="h-6" aria-hidden="true"></div>178 

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173## Next steps181## Next steps

174[<IconItem title="Learn more about the ChatGPT desktop app" className="mt-2">182[Learn more about the ChatGPT desktop app

175 <span slot="icon">183 

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176 <OpenBook />186 <OpenBook />

177 </span>187

178 Use the ChatGPT desktop app to work with your local projects.188 

179 </IconItem>](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/app)189 Use the ChatGPT desktop app to work with your local projects.](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/app)

180[<IconItem title="Import your setup" className="mt-2">190[Import your setup

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182 <CompareArrows />194 <CompareArrows />

183 </span>195

184 Bring supported setup, projects, and recent work into ChatGPT.196 

185 </IconItem>](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/import)197 Bring supported setup, projects, and recent work into ChatGPT.](https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/import)