The Three Modes

The Three Ways to Use ChatGPT

Chat, Canvas, Code Interpreter. Three modes, three superpowers. Get the mental model in 5 minutes.

ChatGPT Chat: Think and Write

When to use ChatGPT chat, how to give it context, and how to iterate toward great results.

Canvas: Your Collaborative Workspace

When ChatGPT opens a persistent document alongside the chat, everything changes for long-form writing and code editing.

Code Interpreter: Real Data Analysis

Code Interpreter tutorial: upload real data files, run actual Python analysis, generate real charts, and build automation without writing code yourself.