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Overview

You can customize how the assistant responds to you by setting Chat Instructions. These settings help adapt the tone, level of detail, and format of responses to better match your preferences.

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How to Access

Click the Chat Instructions icon in the left sidebar (located at /settings/chat in your Paradigm instance).

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Company Instructions

Company instructions are set by your administrator and provide organizational guidelines for AI interactions. Key features:
  • Set by your administrator
  • Displayed in read-only mode
  • Cannot be modified by the user
Company instructions ensure consistent AI behavior aligned with your organization’s standards and requirements.

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User Instructions

User Instructions provide a customizable text area where you describe your personal interaction preferences. Specifications:
  • Maximum length: 1,500 characters (spaces included)
  • Applied to all future conversations until updated
  • Think of these instructions as guiding principles for the assistant

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User Instructions Examples

Here are some examples to help you write effective instructions:
  • “Provide concise responses using technical terminology.”
  • “Structure responses with bullet points for clarity.”
  • “Include examples for each concept explained.”
  • “Provide a concise response using advanced product terminology suitable for an expert audience.”

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Applying Instructions

Both company and user instructions automatically apply to all new conversations. To activate your instructions:
  1. Write your preferences in the User Instructions text area
  2. Click Save to confirm and activate your instructions
  3. The assistant will then adapt its responses according to the preferences you’ve defined

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Tips

There’s no need to include your first name, last name, job title, or company in your instructions. This information is already integrated into the system pre-prompt.
Best practices:
  • You can update or refine your instructions at any time to adapt to 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

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