Summary
This article explains how to navigate the main interface elements in AskTuring.ai, including customizing your prompt settings, switching between projects, accessing project settings, and adjusting your workspace preferences. Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the platform's core navigation features.
Prerequisites
You must have an active AskTuring.ai account
You should have at least one project created to access Project Chat features
Step-by-step Instructions
Customizing Your Prompt Settings
1. Access prompt customization options
Navigate to the Dashboard to view multiple options for customizing your prompt settings.
2. Select your AI Search Engine
Click the Auto dropdown to choose your preferred AI Search Engine.
3. Choose a web search source
Select a web search source from the available options to enable web-based information retrieval.
4. Change the AI mode
Switch between different modes based on your needs:
General - for everyday queries
Teacher - for educational content
Coder - for programming assistance
Analyst - for data analysis tasks
Switching Between Projects
5. Navigate to Project Chat
In the sidebar, locate Project Chat to view and switch between your available projects.
Accessing Project Settings
6. Open project settings
Click the settings/gear icon next to any project to access configuration options, including:
Project Details
Public Interface
Semantic Map
Manage Access to project
Email to Project
Chat Email History
Package as Collection
Data Quality
Delete your Project
Adjusting Workspace Preferences
7. Change theme settings
Click the Settings icon in the sidebar, then under General, select your preferred theme:
Dark - dark color scheme
Light - light color scheme
Same as system - matches your device's theme
8. Collapse the sidebar
Click the book icon to collapse or expand the menu indicator for a cleaner workspace view.
Tips and Notes
Your prompt customization settings (AI mode and search engine) apply to your current session and can be changed at any time
The settings/gear icon appears when you hover over a project in the sidebar
Theme changes take effect immediately and persist across sessions
Collapsing the sidebar gives you more screen space for your chat interface while keeping navigation accessible