Starting Conversations
Learn how to start, continue, and manage AI conversations
Every great AI interaction starts with a conversation. Here's how to make the most of chatting with Billix.
Starting a New Chat
Method 1: Click New Chat
Click the + button in the top left corner of the screen, or in the sidebar.
Method 2: Keyboard Shortcut
Press ⌘+Shift+O (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+O (Windows) to instantly start a new chat.
Method 3: From Search
Press ⌘+K to open the command palette, then select "New Chat."
Writing Your First Message
When you start a new chat, you'll see an empty conversation with a text input at the bottom.
Type Your Message
Write what you want to ask or discuss. Be as specific as possible for better results.
Choose Your Model (Optional)
Click the model selector to pick a different AI model if needed. Each model has different strengths.
Send Your Message
Press Enter or click the send button. Your message will be sent and you'll see the AI's response stream in real-time.
Continuing Conversations
The AI remembers everything in your current conversation. You can:
- Ask follow-up questions - "Can you explain that in simpler terms?"
- Request modifications - "Make it shorter" or "Add more examples"
- Build on previous responses - "Now help me with the next step"
- Change direction - "Actually, let's try a different approach"
The AI's memory is limited to the current conversation. If you start a new chat, it won't remember previous conversations (unless you've saved relevant information to Memory).
Editing Messages
Made a typo or want to rephrase? You can edit your messages:
Click on Your Message
Hover over your message and click the edit icon (pencil).
Make Your Changes
Edit the text as needed.
Submit
Press Enter or click Save. The AI will generate a new response based on your edited message.
Regenerating Responses
If you're not satisfied with an AI response, you can ask for a new one:
- Hover over the AI's message
- Click the Regenerate button (circular arrow icon)
- The AI will generate a fresh response
Tip: Try switching to a different model before regenerating. Different models may give you better results for certain tasks.
Branching Conversations
Want to explore different directions from a single point? Use branching:
Find the Branch Point
Hover over any AI message where you want to create an alternative path.
Click Branch
Click the branch icon. This creates a new conversation path from that point.
Continue Down the New Path
Type your new message to take the conversation in a different direction.
Branching is useful when you want to:
- Try different approaches to a problem
- Explore "what if" scenarios
- Keep the original conversation intact while experimenting
Stopping Generation
If the AI is generating a response you don't need, you can stop it:
- Press
Escapeon your keyboard - Click the Stop button that appears during generation
The AI will stop immediately, and you can send a new message.
Best Practices
For Better Conversations
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Be specific about what you want | Give vague, one-word prompts |
| Provide relevant context | Assume the AI knows your situation |
| Ask for specific formats | Leave the format up to chance |
| Break complex tasks into steps | Ask for everything at once |
Example: Good vs. Bad Prompts
"Write code"
This is too vague. The AI doesn't know what language, what the code should do, or how it should work.
"Write a Python function that takes a list of numbers and returns only the even numbers. Include error handling for non-numeric inputs and add comments explaining the logic."
This tells the AI exactly what you need: the language, the functionality, error handling, and documentation requirements.
Common Questions
Next Steps
- Learn how to choose the right model for your tasks
- Explore attachments to include files in your chats
- Master prompting techniques for better results
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