How to use Perplexity AI

 

Getting Started

Perplexity has a simple, user-friendly interface. When you visit the website, you'll see a search bar where you can type your query

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Types of Searches

Perplexity offers two main types of searches:

1. Quick Search: This provides fast, basic answers to straightforward questions
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2. Pro Search: This offers a more in-depth, conversational experience. It asks follow-up questions, considers your preferences, and provides more comprehensive results
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Key Features

Asking Questions

Simply type your question into the search bar. Perplexity uses natural language processing to understand your query and provide relevant answers

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Follow-up Questions

You can ask follow-up questions to dive deeper into a topic. Perplexity maintains context from previous questions in the same thread

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File Upload

You can upload documents or images to provide additional context for your queries

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Image Generation

Perplexity can generate images related to your questions.

Collections

Organize your searches (called "Threads") into collections of related ideas. You can set specific prompts for each collection

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Tips for Effective Use

1. Be Specific: Clearly state what you want Perplexity to do
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2. Provide Context: Give background information to help Perplexity understand your task better
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3. Use Keywords: Include key terms to help Perplexity focus on the most relevant details
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4. Specify Output Format: Explain how you want the response to be formatted
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5. Customize Settings: Adjust settings like language, output format, and tone in your AI Profile for more personalized results
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6. Leverage Pro Search: For more complex queries, use Pro Search to get more comprehensive and tailored results
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