OpenAI has rolled out two updates to ChatGPT aimed at helping users stay organized and manage conversations more effectively. The Projects feature is now available to all users, including those on free accounts, and a new “Branch in new chat” option allows conversations to split without losing context.
ChatGPT Projects made accessible
The Projects feature lets users create dedicated workspaces for specific tasks. Each workspace can hold related chats, files, and custom instructions. Projects keep information separate from other conversations, which is especially useful for long-term tasks like research, writing, or planning.
Key points about Projects:
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Organized workspaces: Group all related messages and files in one place.
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Custom instructions: Set guidance for ChatGPT to follow in a specific project.
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Context management: Keep each project focused without mixing it with unrelated conversations.
By organizing work this way, users can avoid losing track of information and focus on one task at a time.
Branching conversations
The “Branch in new chat” feature allows users to start a new conversation from any point in an existing thread. The new conversation keeps all the context from the original, so users don’t have to start completely over.
How it works:
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Hover over a message in your chat.
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Click the three-dot menu next to it.
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Select “Branch in new chat” to create a separate conversation that continues from that point.
This is useful for trying out new ideas or directions without disrupting the main conversation.
Together, these updates help users manage multiple topics more efficiently. Projects give structure to longer tasks, while branching allows experimentation without losing previous work. Making these features available to all users ensures everyone can benefit, whether they are using ChatGPT casually or for more involved projects.
