How to Search on Perplexity AI
Don’t let its puzzling name throw you off.
Despite its many functions, the basic search utility is easy to use.
On thePerplexity website, pop in your question into the search bar and then select theright arrowor pressEnter.
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Notice theFocusbutton under the text box.
Perplexity searches the web by default.
Much like Google, the primary sources that answer the question are listed in the results.
TheAnswersection is what makes Perplexity AI stand out from a regular search engine.
To dig deeper, use theAsk follow-upbox below the answer to ask similar questions.
There’s no need to rephrase the original question because each new search exists in its own thread.
Scroll to the very bottom of the thread for some additional options.
Similar questions are listed hereclick one to use it as a follow-up question.
How to Manage Perplexity AI Threads
Threads are a way to organize your research.
Threads are created automatically with each new search.
Call it whatever makes sense to you.
Your threads are searchable, so creating relevant titles is smart.
To share a thread, selectSharebelow the answer or at the top-right of the page.
To organize your threads by topic, chooseLibraryfrom the menu on the left.
Then, snag the three dots next to one of your threads and chooseAdd to Space.
Spaces are simply folders for your threads.
Where Can I Use Perplexity AI?
Perplexity AI works on computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Visit Perplexity.ai to use the web version.
There’s also a Chrome extension that puts Perplexity directly onto the URL bar of new tabs.
The mobile app works on Android, iPhone, and iPad.
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What Is Perplexity AI?
Perplexity is a powerful tool with quite a few really specific and useful features.
Here are some more capabilities to know about and a few tips to help you use it:
