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# Chat
## Chat
In **Chat**, you talk with Astro to summarize documents, write emails, analyze data, search the web, and much more. Every conversation is saved so you can pick it up later.
Here are the available features:
### Start a chat
To start a conversation, follow these steps:
1. In the side panel, click **New chat**.
2. In the **Ask anything...** message box, describe the task you want to complete in detail.
3. Click the send arrow to send your prompt.
4. Send follow-up prompts throughout the conversation to refine and adjust the response.
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If you prefer, use the microphone to dictate your prompts.
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### Task shortcuts
Above the message box, shortcuts set Astro up for a type of task:
* **Analyze image:** describes or interprets an uploaded image.
* **Code:** writes, reviews, or explains code.
* **Search:** looks up information on the web, with sources.
* **Plan:** builds action plans and next steps.
* **Quick answer:** gives a short, direct response.
On the new chat screen, the suggestion cards (**Summary**, **Email**, **Models**, and **Search**) also show examples of what to ask.
### Attach files to a prompt
To add files to the conversation, follow these steps:
1. In the message box, click **+ Attach**.
2. Select the file you want to upload, such as a PDF, a Word document, or a spreadsheet.
3. Describe what Astro should do with the file and send the prompt.
### Choose the AI model
By default, the model is set to **Astro AUTO**, and Astro picks the best function for each request. To choose a different model:
1. Click the model selector, next to **Astro AUTO**.
2. Select the option you prefer.
### Adjust effort
Click **Effort** to set how deeply Astro should work on the response.
### Voice input
To send a prompt by voice, follow these steps:
1. Click the audio icon on the right side of the message box.
2. Say your command or instruction clearly.
3. Click the send arrow to process the prompt.
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