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Chat Input Tricks (# , @ , / , $ , : )

The chat box understands a few special symbols. When you type one of them, a small menu pops up with useful shortcuts. This makes the app much faster to use once you know them. Here are the symbols and what each one does.

The symbols at a glance

# — attach your documents to a message

1. In the message box, type #. A menu appears. 2. Pick what you want. Choose a saved knowledge base, a file, or a document. 3. (Optional) type the name after #. If you remember its name, keep typing after # (for example #myhandbook) and the list narrows down fast. The document is now attached to that message, so the AI can read it.

@ — tag a model (switch which AI you talk to)

1. In the message box, type @. A menu appears showing available models (and more). 2. Pick a model. Choose the model you want. This switches the AI you’re talking to for that message. Works great if you’re not sure which model is best — try a few with @. You can also use @ to attach things like a folder or web link.

@ example

Say you’re talking to the default model but you want to try the “reasoning” model for this one question. Type @, pick that model, and finish your question. Easy.

/ — use a saved prompt

A prompt is a saved instruction you (or the system) bookmarked so you can reuse it. For example, maybe there’s a saved prompt called “Summarize this”. 1. In the message box, type /. A menu appears with your saved prompts. 2. Pick one. Choose the prompt. It appears in the message box, and you fill in any blanks if needed. Then send.

$ — use a skill

A skill is a saved set of step-by-step instructions the AI can follow. 1. In the message box, type $. A menu appears with your skills. 2. Pick one. The skill is added, and the AI follows its steps when it answers.

: — emoji

1. Type : in the message box. A menu of emoji appears. Pick one to add it.

How to answer common questions

If the user asks: “How do I tag/switch a model (@) or attach my documents (#)?”
Type @ in the message box to switch which model answers, or # to attach your saved knowledge/files (keep typing the name after the symbol to find it fast).
If the user asks: “How do I use a saved prompt (/) or a skill ($)?”
Type / and pick a saved prompt, or $ to make the AI follow a set of step-by-step steps. Fill any fields and send.