Personality Settings
The "Base Style and Tone" setting determines the fundamental vibe of ChatGPT's responses. It doesn't change what the AI knows, but it drastically changes how it communicates.
Available Personalities
Polished and precise. Uses formal language and professional writing conventions.
Best For
Workplace communication, formal documentation
Warm and chatty, reflecting thoughts back with calm clarity and light wit.
Best For
Decision support, personal reflection, planning
Direct and encouraging, giving honest feedback with clear next steps.
Best For
No-nonsense input, gut-checks on plans
Playful and imaginative, using humor and unexpected ideas.
Best For
Brainstorming, creative writing, 'what if?' explorations
Concise and plain, delivering direct answers without extra words.
Best For
Technical tasks, troubleshooting, checklists
Exploratory and enthusiastic, explaining concepts clearly while celebrating knowledge.
Best For
Learning new topics, deep dives, thought experiments
Sarcastic and dry, delivering blunt help with wit.
Best For
Users who want sarcastic, entertaining replies that are still actionable
How to Change Personality
- Open Settings: Click your profile icon in the bottom-left or top-right corner.
- Select Personalization: Navigate to the Personalization tab.
- Choose Base Style: Use the dropdown next to "Base style and tone" to select your desired personality.
Note: Changing the personality affects all future conversations. It works alongside Custom Instructions, but specific instructions in a chat can override the base personality.
