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Essentially, it is a new AI-first writing and coding editor built intoChatGPT.
On the surface, it is very similar to theArtifacts feature from Anthropic.
Editing text and code works in a similar way to using any other word processor
Why is Canvas so important?
For a while now, we’ve been able to edit images using text.
Canvas brings that functionality to text and code.
Editing text and code works in a similar way to using any other word processor
How does Canvas work?
One of the more powerful features is a pop-out writing button in the corner of the Canvas.
Why is Canvas worth trying?
You can reference a Canvas entity within a normal Chat
Outside of the AI features, it is a clever text editor with version control built-in by default.
This means you’re free to easily revert to earlier versions if you go on a tangent.
Its true value is in its potential.
You can highlight a paragraph and have ChatGPT add a comment or make an edit
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You can highlight a word or phrase and ask ChatGPT to change, enhance or even define it
You can quickly change the ‘reading level’ of the entire article with a slider from Kindergarten to Graduate
If you hate changes made by ChatGPT you can revert to a previous version
