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When you press the Focus Mode button in Perplexity, a picker shows all available modes like Web, Academic, Writing, Math, and Video. You may want to remove a mode you never use, such as Math or Video, to keep the list short and reduce clutter. This article explains how to disable a focus mode so … Read more
When you select a Focus mode in Perplexity, the app or browser tab may freeze or close completely. This crash usually happens because of corrupted browser cache, conflicting browser extensions, or an outdated Perplexity app. This article explains why the Focus Picker fails and provides step-by-step fixes that work on Windows 11, Windows 10, and … Read more
Perplexity Spaces let you organize searches and conversations around specific topics. When you work inside a Space, the default focus mode may not match the kind of answers you need. For example, a Space dedicated to academic research should return scholarly sources, not general web results. This article shows how to set and use Perplexity … Read more
When you search Reddit using Perplexity, the results often show individual comments instead of full posts. By default, Perplexity displays comments in the order they appear on Reddit. This can bury the most useful replies, especially in threads with hundreds of responses. The Reddit Focus filter lets you change the sort order to Top Comments, … Read more
When you search on Perplexity, the default focus mode applies to every new thread. This means you must manually switch between Web, Academic, Writing, Math, or Video modes each time you start a conversation. Many users want a specific focus mode to stick with a particular thread without affecting others. This article explains how to … Read more
Creating a Space in Perplexity lets you organize your searches, sources, and collections around a specific topic or project. A Space acts like a dedicated folder where you can gather related threads, set a custom AI focus, and share the Space with collaborators. This article explains what a Space is, how to set one up … Read more
Perplexity offers two distinct ways to organize your research: Spaces and Threads. Many users confuse these features or use them interchangeably, which leads to duplicated work and lost context. This article explains the core differences between Perplexity Spaces and Threads, including their purposes, storage behavior, sharing capabilities, and ideal use cases. By the end, you … Read more
You want to control how Perplexity behaves inside a Space so it always answers in a specific tone, format, or knowledge area. A Space without a custom prompt uses the default assistant behavior, which may not match your project needs. This article shows you how to add a custom instruction prompt to a Perplexity Space. … Read more
You set a custom prompt for a Perplexity Space, but the assistant ignores it and answers as if no prompt exists. This issue often occurs when the Space is not saved correctly, the prompt conflicts with other Space settings, or the browser cache holds an older version of the Space configuration. This article explains the … Read more
You need to add a document, image, or spreadsheet to a Perplexity Space so the AI can reference it when answering questions. Perplexity Spaces let you organize files and conversations around a specific project or topic. This article shows you how to upload files from your local computer or cloud storage into a Space. You … Read more