Chat GPT Canvas Update

Introduction

• New update called Canvas for Chat GPT.
• Available for paid versions (Teams plan and Plus plan) and soon for Education and Enterprise plans.
• Not available on the free plan.

Features of Canvas

Writing with Canvas

• Designed specifically for writing and coding with a new layout.
• Allows for a different experience compared to regular Chat GPT.
• Offers a menu with various options to enhance writing.

Writing Options

• Suggest Edits: Similar to Google Docs, allows comments and suggestions.
• Adjust Length: Can make text longer or shorter.
• Reading Level Adjustment: Alters the text to suit various education levels (e.g., high school, college).
• Explanation and Alternatives: Explains terms and offers synonyms.
• Final Polish: Ensures grammar consistency and improves readability.
• Add Emojis: Adds emojis, though initially excessive, can be adjusted.

Editing Capability

• Allows changes and formatting, similar to Microsoft Word.
• Can incorporate user-written content with the AI-generated content seamlessly.

Coding with Canvas

• Offers features to improve coding experience.
• Code Review: Provides suggestions for improving code.
• Port to Different Languages: Allows conversion of code from one language to another.
• Bug Fixes: One-click solutions to fix bugs.
• Add Log: Useful for debugging in collaborative projects.
• Add Comments: Automatically adds inline comments to explain code sections.

Interactive Coding

• Explains code portions and fixes errors with follow-up prompts.
• Can run and test coding projects like a checkers game.
• Provides step-by-step guides for running code on different platforms.

Practical Use

• Demonstrates the ability to incorporate existing content (e.g., SEO outlines) into AI-enhanced writing.
• Showcases potential for creating, refining, and testing applications like a checkers game.

Conclusion

• Significant improvement for writing and coding.
• Encourages user engagement to provide feedback on the update.
• Promotes further exploration of features with links to additional resources and courses.