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Getting Started with Perplexity
Getting Started with Perplexity
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Written by Daniela Gomez
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What is Perplexity?

Perplexity is your AI-powered Swiss Army Knife for information discovery and curiosity. It's not just about answering questions; it's about empowering you to do more—whether you're looking to summarize content, explore new topics, or even get a little creative.

Can you show me some examples?

What should I use Perplexity for?

Exploring topics in depth

Perplexity's Pro Search feature provides a guided Al search experience, allowing you to explore topics in depth and learn new things.

Organizing your Library

Organize your in Perplexity Spaces by project or topic. Invite contributors and easily switch privacy settings.

Threads

Interacting with your data

Ask questions about and search the web, all without leaving the platform. Get a complete project view in one space.

your files

What is Pro Search?

Pro Search is your conversational search guide. Instead of quick, generic results, Pro Search engages with you, fine-tuning its answers based on your needs.

What's the difference between Quick Search vs. Pro Search?

While Quick Search gives you fast, basic answers, Pro Search goes even further. It asks for details, considers your preferences, dives deeper, and then delivers pinpoint results. Say goodbye to endless tabs and irrelevant links.

Why would I use it?

Three reasons: It understands you through follow-up questions, summarizes the most relevant findings, and pulls from a diverse range of sources for a complete view. Pro Search offers a personalized, comprehensive search experience. Combine it with the top AI models on the planet, you're bound to discover something you haven't been able to with a traditional search engine.

Can you show me some Pro Search examples?

📰 News Briefings

Pro Search consolidates news from multiple angles, giving you a balanced view of current events.

Do you have some tips for my use case?

Here are three tips that will help you maximize your experience with Perplexity:

Search Smart—Keywords or File Upload, Your Call

Prompting is key in AI. But Perplexity understands you like a search engine. Use for in-depth context or keep it simple with 2 or 3 keywords. Dial in, get answers.File Upload

Personalize through Your Settings and Profile

Adjust settings like language, output format, and tone. As you update your Perplexity becomes more you.Profile,

Customize Your Privacy and Collaborate with Spaces

By default, your Threads and Spaces are private. Want to share? Hit "Share" and go public to share it with others. Use Threads and Spaces for teamwork or shared research. Add prompts and files to an entire Space and tailor it just the way you like.

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