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Starting Your First Conversation

Now that you have your account set up, it’s time to start chatting with AI. This guide will show you how to communicate effectively and get the best results.
ZeroTwo supports natural conversation - just type what you want to know or do, and AI will understand and respond.

Basic Chat Workflow

1

Start a New Chat

You have several options:
  • Click New Chat button in the sidebar
  • Press Cmd/Ctrl + N
  • Click the ➕ icon in the top bar
A fresh conversation appears with an empty input box.
2

Type Your Message

Click in the input box and type your question or request:
Explain how photosynthesis works in simple terms
Be specific and provide context for better responses. Instead of “Write code”, try “Write a Python function that validates email addresses”.
3

Send Your Message

Send your message by:
  • Pressing Enter (default)
  • Pressing Cmd/Ctrl + Enter
  • Clicking the send button (↑)
Use Shift + Enter to add a new line without sending.
4

Watch the Response

AI responds in real-time with streaming text:
  • Text appears word-by-word
  • Code blocks get syntax highlighting
  • Markdown formats automatically
  • Links and references are clickable
5

Continue the Conversation

Ask follow-up questions to dive deeper:
Can you explain the light-dependent reactions in more detail?
AI remembers the conversation context.

Types of Questions You Can Ask

Information & Explanations

Ask AI to explain concepts, provide information, or answer questions:
Explain blockchain technology like I'm 5 years old

Writing & Content Creation

Request help with any writing task:
Write a professional email to a client about a project delay

Code & Programming

Get help with coding tasks:
Write a Python function that sorts a list of dictionaries by a specific key

Analysis & Problem Solving

Work through complex problems:
Analyze this sales data and identify trends [upload CSV]

Getting Better Responses

Be Specific

Tell me about Python
This is too broad - AI doesn’t know what aspect you’re interested in.

Provide Context

How do I optimize this?
What needs optimizing? Performance? Cost? User experience?

Break Down Complex Requests

Create a full e-commerce website with user auth, payment 
processing, inventory management, and email notifications
This is overwhelming - better to work step by step.

Specify Format and Style

Explain how APIs work

Interactive Features

Upload Files

Add context by uploading files:
1

Click Attachment Icon

Click the 📎 icon in the input box or drag files directly.
2

Select Files

Choose from:
  • Documents (PDF, Word, text files)
  • Images (for analysis or reference)
  • Code files (for review or debugging)
  • Data files (CSV, Excel for analysis)
  • Multiple files at once
3

Reference in Message

Analyze the trends in this sales data and create a summary
AI automatically reads and processes uploaded files.

Use Voice Input

Dictate instead of typing (when available):
  1. Click the 🎤 microphone icon
  2. Speak your question or request
  3. AI transcribes and sends automatically
Voice input is available on supported browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari).

Add Emojis

Make messages expressive:
  1. Click the 😊 emoji icon
  2. Select from emoji picker
  3. Or type emoji shortcuts like :smile:

Working with Responses

Copy Content

Click the 📋 Copy button at the bottom of any AI response to copy everything.

Regenerate Responses

Not satisfied with the answer?
1

Click Regenerate

Click the 🔄 Regenerate button below the AI response.
2

Get New Response

AI generates a different answer to the same question.
3

Compare Versions

Use navigation arrows to compare different generated responses.

Edit Your Messages

Made a typo or want to rephrase?
  1. Hover over your message
  2. Click the ✏️ Edit button
  3. Modify your message
  4. Press Enter to regenerate the response
Editing a message regenerates all subsequent AI responses with the new context.

Rate Responses

Help improve AI quality:
  • 👍 Thumbs up: Good, helpful response
  • 👎 Thumbs down: Not helpful or incorrect
Your feedback helps improve the platform.

Advanced Conversation Techniques

Multi-Turn Conversations

Build on previous responses:
1

Initial Question

Explain machine learning
2

Follow-Up for Clarity

Can you explain supervised learning in more detail?
3

Request Examples

Give me a practical example using Python
4

Apply to Your Situation

How would I apply this to predict house prices?
AI maintains context throughout the conversation.

Ask for Iterations

Refine responses with follow-ups:
You: Write a product description for a smart watchAI: [Generates description]

Request Different Perspectives

Get multiple viewpoints:
Explain the pros and cons of remote work from three perspectives:
1. Employee
2. Employer  
3. Society

Chain Complex Tasks

Break work into steps:
1

Planning

Help me plan a Python web scraper for e-commerce prices
2

Implementation

Now write the code for step 1: fetching the HTML
3

Testing

Add error handling and test cases
4

Documentation

Write documentation for this scraper

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Problem: “Help me with my project”Better: “Help me debug this React component that’s not updating when props change”Specificity gets better results.
Problem: “Fix this” without contextBetter: Explain what’s wrong, what you expect, and what you’ve triedAI needs context to help effectively.
Problem: Accepting the first response even if unclearBetter: Ask follow-up questions for clarificationConversations work best when interactive.
Problem: Requesting harmful, illegal, or unethical contentResult: AI will decline and explain whyUse AI responsibly and ethically.

Conversation Management

Star Important Chats

Mark valuable conversations:
  1. Click the ⭐ Star button in chat header
  2. Find starred chats in sidebar under “Starred”
  3. Quick access to important discussions

Rename Conversations

AI auto-generates titles, but you can customize:
  1. Click the title in the chat header
  2. Type a new name
  3. Press Enter to save
Descriptive names make it easier to find conversations later.

Archive Old Chats

Keep your workspace tidy:
  1. Right-click on a chat in the sidebar
  2. Select Archive
  3. Access archived chats from sidebar menu

Share Conversations

Share with colleagues:
  1. Click Share button in chat header
  2. Choose sharing method:
    • Public link
    • Specific people
    • Team members only
  3. Copy and share the link

Example First Conversations

For Writers

I'm writing a blog post about sustainable living. 
Can you help me create an outline covering: reducing waste, 
energy efficiency, and sustainable food choices?

For Developers

I'm building a REST API with Node.js and Express. 
Walk me through setting up the project structure and 
creating the first endpoint for user authentication.

For Students

I'm studying for a biology exam on cellular respiration. 
Explain the Krebs cycle in simple terms with a diagram description, 
then quiz me with 5 questions.

For Business Professionals

Analyze this market research data [upload file] and create 
a presentation outline highlighting key trends, opportunities, 
and recommendations for our Q2 strategy.

Next Steps

You’re ready to start meaningful conversations with AI - experiment and discover what works best for you!