Time-Saving Tips

To be a true Power User, you need to master the Interface. Every second saved on navigating is a second spent on creating.

1. Keyboard Shortcuts

Stop clicking and start typing.

• Cmd/Ctrl + K: Open the model selector (GPT-4 / GPT-3.5).
• Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + C: Copy the last AI message.
• Cmd/Ctrl + /: View all keyboard shortcuts.

2. Custom Instructions (Reminder)

We covered this in Module 2, but it's worth revisiting.

• Pro Tip: Use the "How would you like ChatGPT to respond?" field to set a Permanent Formatting Rule, such as "Always end with a one-sentence TL;DR summary."

graph TD
    UI[Web Interface] --> Keyboard[Keyboard Shortcuts]
    UI --> Custom[Custom Instructions]
    UI --> Mobile[Mobile App Features]
    Mobile --> Voice[Voice Mode]
    Mobile --> Camera[Image Recognition]

3. Mobile Features: Voice & Camera

The ChatGPT mobile app is often more powerful than the desktop version for daily life.

• Voice Mode: Hold the headphones icon to have a real-time conversation. Great for practicing languages or role-playing interviews while walking.
• Image Recognition: Take a picture of your fridge and ask for a recipe. Take a picture of a broken bike part and ask how to fix it.

4. Archive vs. Delete

Don't clutter your sidebar.

• Archive chats you want to keep for later but don't need to see every day.
• Rename chats immediately so they are searchable in your history.

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Hands-on: Shortcut Sprint

1. Open ChatGPT on your computer.
2. Press Cmd/Ctrl + / to see the full list of shortcuts.
3. Try to start a new chat, switch models, and copy the response using only your keyboard.

Key Takeaways

• Shortcuts make you feel like a pro.
• Custom Instructions remove the need for repetitive prompting.
• Use Mobile features (Camera/Voice) for "Real World" problems.