In this tutorial, we will explore two effective ways to personalise your interaction with ChatGPT, allowing it to better understand your needs and preferences. The first method involves using ‘Custom Instructions’. Start by clicking on your profile in the top right corner, then select ‘Customize ChatGPT’. Here, you’ll find the ‘Custom Instructions’ section where you can input personal information such as your work, interests, and preferred communication style. This allows ChatGPT to tailor its responses more closely to your requirements. Additionally, you can specify how you’d like ChatGPT to respond, whether it’s in concise bullet points or using Australian spelling. You can even create command prompts for repetitive tasks, like cleaning up sentences for emails. Simply enclose the command in square brackets, and ChatGPT will know what to do, saving you time and effort.
The second feature we’ll cover is ‘Memories’, which ChatGPT uses to remember details about your interactions over time. To enable this, go to your profile, click on ‘Settings’, and then ‘Personalization’. Once activated, ChatGPT will start storing snippets of information from your conversations, building a comprehensive memory of your preferences and work habits. This feature enhances the personalisation of your experience, making interactions more seamless and tailored. However, if ChatGPT remembers irrelevant information, you can manage and clear these memories easily by clicking the ‘Manage’ button.
For those moments when you want to chat without using stored memories, you can opt for a ‘Temporary Chat’. By selecting this option from the model dropdown on the top left, you can engage with ChatGPT without it accessing or storing any memories. This flexibility ensures that ChatGPT remains a versatile tool, adapting to your needs while maintaining a personalised experience.