Overview
You can customize how the assistant responds to you by defining Chat Instructions. These settings help tailor the tone, level of detail, and response format to better match your preferences.How to Access
Click the Chat Instructions icon in the left sidebar (located at /settings/chat in your Paradigm instance).Company Instructions
Company instructions are set by your administrator and provide organizational guidelines for AI interactions. Key features:- Defined by your administrator
- Displayed in read-only mode
- Cannot be modified by the user
User Instructions
User Instructions provide a customizable text area where you describe your personal interaction preferences. Specifications:- Maximum length: 1,500 characters (including spaces)
- Applied to all future conversations until updated
- Think of these instructions as guiding principles for the assistant
Examples of User Instructions
Here are a few examples to help you write effective instructions:- “Provide concise answers using technical terminology.”
- “Structure responses with bullet points for clarity.”
- “Include examples for each concept explained.”
- “Provide a concise response using advanced product terminology tailored to an expert audience.”
Applying Instructions
Company and user instructions are automatically applied to all new conversations. To enable your instructions:- Write your preferences in the User Instructions text area
- Click Save to confirm and activate your instructions
- The assistant will then adapt its responses based on the preferences you defined
Tips
You don’t need to include your first name, last name, job title, or company in your instructions. This information is already included in the system pre-prompt. Best practices:- You can update or refine your instructions at any time to fit different tasks or audiences
- Be specific about the format and style you prefer
- Consider your typical use cases when writing instructions
- Test different instruction styles to find what works best for your workflow