Getting Started With ChatGPT Desktop App: Modes and Models
R2 · APPLY12 minThis course will teach you how to install and navigate the consolidated ChatGPT desktop app. You will learn to effectively use its distinct Chat, Work, and Codex modes, select appropriate GPT-5.6 models, and manage permission settings for various tasks.
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Syllabus
1. Getting Started: ChatGPT Desktop (Chat, Work, and Codex)
- Introduction to the Unified ChatGPT Desktop App
- Installing and Signing In to the Desktop App
- Choosing Your Workspace and Mode (Chat vs. Work)
- Starting Your First Codex Session
- Understanding and Applying Permission Modes
- Project Context and Review Flow
- Beyond the First Session: Advanced Features