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New Codex and Chat GPT app is a bit confusing to use?

OpenAI released a new desktop app for ChatGPT, called Codex, which integrates project management, file handling, and task scheduling. Users report confusion over the app's interface and workflow, as it combines multiple modes like Chat, Work, and Codex.

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New Codex and Chat GPT app is a bit confusing to use?
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ChatGPT desktop app

Run projects in parallel, work with files, use your computer, and keep long-running work moving from one desktop workspace.

Keep every task in view #

Move between projects and long-running work without losing context.

Create and inspect real outputs #

Open documents, spreadsheets, images, and other files in the same workspace.

Work across your tools #

Use the browser, desktop apps, and plugins, or schedule work from a task. Quickstart

Get started with the desktop app #

Install ChatGPT, sign in, choose where to work, and send your first message.

Install the ChatGPT desktop app

Download ChatGPT for Windows or macOS.

Open ChatGPT and sign in

Open the app, then sign in with your ChatGPT account.

Choose where to work

Start a task, create a project, or open a folder. ChatGPT can use the files and context in the location you choose.

Learn about tasks and projects -

Send your first message

Choose Chat, Work, or Codex for the task, then describe the result you want and add any files or context ChatGPT needs.

Learn how to use ChatGPT

See what the app can do #

Turn everyday work into outputs you can review, refine, and share.

Start each day with a focused work brief

Review priorities across your calendar, messages, email, and project context.

View the use case

Analyze files and create interactive visuals

Turn a data export into a finding you can inspect and share.

View the use case

Turn scattered context into a finished PRD

Bring sources together, synthesize them, and create a working document.

View the use case

Clean and prepare messy data

Turn a messy CSV or spreadsheet into a clean copy without changing the original.

View the use case

Turn feedback into actions

Synthesize feedback from multiple sources into a reviewable artifact.

View the use case

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