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ChatGPT Keyboard ShortcutsIn the ChatGPT desktop app, Ctrl+/ (Cmd+/ on a Mac) shows every keyboard shortcut; Ctrl+N starts a new chat, Ctrl+Shift+N a temporary chat, and Ctrl+K opens the command menu. On chatgpt.com, Ctrl+K or Cmd+K opens Search. This page lists only the shortcuts OpenAI documents, as of Nov 6, 2026.
ChatGPT Not WorkingIf ChatGPT is not working, first check status.openai.com to see whether OpenAI reports an outage; if it shows "fully operational", reload, start a new chat, turn off your VPN and browser extensions, or try a private window. This page lists ChatGPT's common error messages and OpenAI's fixes, as of Nov 6, 2026.
ChatGPT Prompting GuideOpenAI's advice for writing ChatGPT prompts is to be clear and specific, give context, name the format and length you want, show examples, and refine over a few turns. This guide collects OpenAI's own prompting guidance for ChatGPT and for GPT-6 in the API, as of Nov 6, 2026.
ChatGPT TipsChatGPT tips and lesser-known features as of Nov 6, 2026, each in a sentence or two with a link to its full page: long-press send to pick a model once, the Think button, locked chats, temporary chats, @ mentions, Search across chats, the Library, scheduled tasks and more.
How to Cancel ChatGPT PlusTo cancel ChatGPT Plus bought on chatgpt.com, go to Settings > Billing and select Cancel under Cancel plan; if you subscribed in the iPhone app cancel through Apple, and on Android through Google Play. You keep Plus until the end of the period you paid for, and refunds are limited.
How to Delete ChatGPT HistoryTo delete one ChatGPT chat, open its ••• menu and select Delete; to delete them all, go to Settings > Data controls > Delete all chats. Memories, files and your whole account are deleted separately, and OpenAI removes deleted chats from its systems within 30 days.
How to Export ChatGPT DataTo download your ChatGPT conversations, go to Settings > Data controls > Export data > Export > Confirm export; OpenAI emails a ZIP file of your chat history within up to 7 days, and the download link expires 24 hours later. Self-service export works on Free, Go, Plus and Pro, not on Business or Enterprise.
How to Install Codex CLITo install OpenAI's Codex CLI, run curl -fsSL https://chatgpt.com/codex/install.sh | sh on macOS or Linux, or the PowerShell installer on Windows (npm install -g @openai/codex and brew install --cask codex also work), then run codex in a project folder and sign in with ChatGPT. Steps for every system, WSL, updating, removing and fixing common problems, as of Nov 6, 2026.
How to Move Custom GPTs to PluginsCustom GPTs in ChatGPT retire on Dec 11, 2026; to keep one, open My GPTs, select Migrate to plugin, and test the new plugin. Instructions become a skill and knowledge files become reference files, but custom actions and the chosen model do not carry over.
How to Use ChatGPTTo use ChatGPT, open chatgpt.com or the ChatGPT app, type a question in the message box and press Enter; signing in for a free account adds saved chats, memory, files and more. This beginner guide covers modes, models, files, voice, images, projects and memory as of Nov 6, 2026.
How to Use ChatGPT Agent ModeTo use ChatGPT's agent, choose Work for a longer task (or select agent mode from the tools menu or type /agent in a chat), describe the goal, then answer its questions, approve important actions and take over the browser for sign-ins. Agent tasks need a paid ChatGPT plan, as of Nov 6, 2026.
Is ChatGPT SafeChatGPT is safe to use with care: it can state false things confidently, it trains on personal-plan chats unless you opt out, and it is not a doctor or lawyer, but it offers privacy controls, account security and parental controls.