Addition of 'Canvas' feature to ChatGPT
October 3, 2024 Beta Version
Announcement Comments
Introducing canvas, a new interface for working with ChatGPT on projects that go beyond simple chat. Canvas opens in a separate window, allowing you and ChatGPT to collaborate on projects. This early beta version introduces a new way to work together by creating and refining ideas side-by-side, rather than just through conversation.
Canvas is built with GPT-4o and can be manually selected in the model picker during the beta. Starting today, we are rolling out canvas to ChatGPT Plus and Team users worldwide. Enterprise and Edu users will gain access next week. We also plan to make canvas available to all ChatGPT Free users once the beta period ends.
Did you understand? It's a bit difficult, isn't it? I will explain it clearly on the next page.
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a new tool for working on writing and coding projects with ChatGPT. In the traditional chat format, editing and revisions will become much easier. It opens in a separate window, allowing you and ChatGPT to collaborate on the same screen.
Main FeaturesCollaborative Editing:You can receive suggestions and feedback from ChatGPT while editing text or code directly.
Context Understanding:You can highlight specific parts to show ChatGPT which sections you want it to focus on.
Useful Shortcuts:You can easily access frequently used functions such as adjusting text length or debugging code.
Version Control:You can return to previous versions at any time using the back button.
How to Use
Automatic Launch: If ChatGPT determines that Canvas would be helpful, it will open automatically.
However, at the moment, it may or may not launch automatically...
Example: "Create a draft introducing three frameworks for thinking about business ideas."
Manual Launch: You can open Canvas yourself by typing "Use Canvas" in your prompt.
How to Use for Writing
Editing Suggestions: ChatGPT will suggest improvements to your text inline.
Length Adjustment: You can make your text shorter or longer.
Readability Adjustment: Adjust the text to match the target audience level (e.g., for elementary school students, for university students).
Final Polish: Check for grammar and expression errors to refine your writing.
Add emojis: Add appropriate emojis to the text to make it more expressive
How to use it for coding
1. Code review (checking the program)
What does it do?
ChatGPT checks the program you created and points out improvements and errors.
Example
It's like a teacher correcting typos and expressions when you write an essay.
2. Add logs (add records of operation)
What does it do?
It automatically adds notes (logs) to check how the program is running.
Example
It's like leaving photos and notes for each step when making a recipe so you can look back on them later.
3. Add comments (insert explanatory text)
What does it do?
It adds easy-to-understand explanations of what each part of the program does.
Example
It's like adding a caption to a photo in an album saying, 'This is a photo taken on a family trip.'
4. Bug fixing (solving problems)
What does it do?
If there is a problem or error in the program, it finds the cause and fixes it.
It converts the program you created into a different programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, etc.).
Example
It's like translating a text written in English into Japanese.
Actual operation screen video: (about 15 minutes)
ChatGPT new feature (beta) CANVAS explanation. This is an explanation video for the new ChatGPT feature (beta) CANVAS announced on 10/3/2024. Since it was recorded on 10/4, there are some incomplete parts. There is no explanation about code review (program checking).