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What is Focus?

Focus allows Perplexity to zero in on specific sources with pinpoint accuracy and deliver more targeted results.

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Written by Daniela Gomez
Updated over a week ago

Focus allows Perplexity to zero in on specific sources with pinpoint accuracy and deliver more targeted results.


Benefits of Focus

  • Save valuable time.

  • Boost the relevance of your results.

  • Research more efficiently.

How do I use it?

  1. Start a new Thread.

  2. Click the Focus button.

  3. Choose your desired source from the drop-down menu.

    • All follow-up questions in this thread will zero in on your chosen domain.

Focus options

All

A comprehensive search across the entire internet.

Social

Searches community discussions and opinions, giving you a streamlined experience that filters out the noise.

Video

Targets its searches to online videos, providing timestamps and the option to watch videos directly in-platform.

Writing

Create drafts. Brainstorm ideas. Generate code. Spark creativity.

Academic

Specialized searches within scholarly articles and academic publications.

Math

Focuses on computational data and mathematical calculations.

The sharpest way to search

Experience the power of Focus.

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