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ChatGPT
The all-rounder. Does everything well, nothing poorly.
What It Does Best
- •General-purpose writing, brainstorming, and drafting
- •Code generation and debugging with Code Interpreter
- •Image generation via built-in DALL-E
- •Web browsing for current information
- •Data analysis -- upload CSVs and spreadsheets
- •Custom GPTs for specialized tasks
Hidden Features Most People Miss
- •Custom Instructions -- set your role, preferences, and output format once and it remembers
- •Code Interpreter can run Python, make charts, and process files directly
- •Voice mode for hands-free conversations (mobile app)
- •Canvas mode for collaborative writing and code editing
- •Memory feature -- it remembers things across conversations
- •You can upload images and ask questions about them
Keyboard Shortcuts
- •/ -- open command menu
- •Shift + Enter -- new line without sending
- •Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C -- copy last response
Best Prompts (Copy & Use)
Brainstorm Ideas
I need 10 creative ideas for [topic]. For each idea, give me the concept in one sentence and why it would work.
Rewrite for Tone
Rewrite this text to be more [casual/formal/persuasive/friendly]. Keep the same meaning but change the tone: [paste text]
Analyze Data
Analyze this data. Show me: 1) Key trends 2) Outliers 3) Three actionable insights. Use charts where helpful.
Debug Code
This code gives [error]. Here is the code: [paste code] Explain why it fails and give me the fixed version.
Summarize Long Text
Summarize this in 3 bullet points (main idea, key details, takeaway): [paste text]
Pro Tips
Set Custom Instructions
Go to Settings > Custom Instructions. Tell it your role, what you work on, and how you want responses formatted. This transforms every conversation.
Use Code Interpreter for Data
Upload any CSV or Excel file and say 'analyze this data and show me the key insights with charts.' It writes and runs Python code for you.
Chain Conversations
Don't start a new chat for every question. Build on context -- ChatGPT gets better the more context it has about your current task.
Generate Images Inline
Just say 'create an image of...' in any conversation. DALL-E is built in and you can iterate on results conversationally.
Best For
- + Everyday AI assistant
- + Quick questions and drafts
- + Image generation
- + Data analysis
- + Beginners
Not Ideal For
- - Very long documents (Claude is better)
- - Cited research (Perplexity is better)
- - Code editor integration (Cursor is better)
Pricing
Free: GPT-4o mini with limits. Plus ($20/mo): GPT-4o + GPT-5 + DALL-E + voice. Pro ($200/mo): Unlimited GPT-5 + o1 pro.