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OpenAI Introduces Formatting Blocks for ChatGPT

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OpenAI has introduced 'formatting blocks' to ChatGPT, adapting the UI to match the task at hand, such as writing emails or blogs. This feature enhances the user experience by providing a mini editor toolbar for editing drafts in a formatted document style, similar to Word or Gmail. The update is rolling out gradually, with plans to support additional formats in the future. Additionally, OpenAI has rolled out a 'Thinking time' toggle on mobile, allowing users to select between 'Standard thinking' and 'Extended Thinking' for more complex queries. This feature is available only to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.

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  1. 26.12.2025 00:39 2 articles · 4d ago

    OpenAI Rolls Out Formatting Blocks for ChatGPT

    OpenAI has introduced 'formatting blocks' for ChatGPT, adapting the UI to match the task at hand. This feature includes a mini editor toolbar that appears when highlighting text in rich-text areas, allowing users to edit drafts in a formatted document style. The update is rolling out gradually, with plans to support additional formats in the future. Additionally, OpenAI has rolled out a 'Thinking time' toggle on mobile, allowing users to select between 'Standard thinking' and 'Extended Thinking' for more complex queries. This feature is available only to ChatGPT Plus subscribers.

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