What this solves
The ChatGPT page is good for continuing a conversation. It is not always good for reading one dense answer. Long paragraphs, formulas, tables, and code blocks can crowd the chat view.
Reader rebuilds the current answer as a Markdown reading surface. It keeps you near the original conversation while giving reading, copying, annotation, Sticky excerpts, and follow-up prompts a calmer place.
When to use it
- The answer has several sections.
- The answer contains formulas, tables, or code blocks.
- You need to copy a precise range.
- You want to annotate exact text.
- You want to keep a few passages beside the answer while comparing them.
- You want to keep reading while sending a follow-up.
Where to open it
Click Reader from a supported message toolbar in ChatGPT. Reader opens on the current message and lets you move between messages.
Steps
- Find the ChatGPT answer you want to process.
- Click Reader in the message toolbar.
- Use the pager or Left / Right keys to move between messages.
- Use Up / Down to scroll the current Reader page.
- Enable the heading outline in Settings when an answer has many headings.
- Select content and click Stick when you need a temporary working set.
- Delete or drag Sticky excerpts to keep them in the order you want.
- Use the Reader send box for follow-up prompts.
Common questions
How is Reader different from the ChatGPT page?
The ChatGPT page is for the next message. Reader is for reading, selecting, copying, annotating, and organizing one answer.
Is Sticky permanent?
No. Sticky is a temporary excerpt workspace. Use bookmarks for material you want later.
How is Sticky different from bookmarks?
Sticky is a temporary workspace for comparing passages while reading. Bookmarks are long-term storage for material you want to revisit later.
The screenshot should show how Reader turns a long ChatGPT answer into a readable Markdown page.