You may have seen Instagram Reels, TikToks, or YouTube Shorts showing people typing commands such as /droneview, /explodedview, /infographic, /studyguide, and /quizme into ChatGPT.

They often look like hidden ChatGPT commands that can instantly unlock special features.

There is a little more to the story.

Some of these are connected to real ChatGPT features, while many others are prompt shortcuts created by users. They work because the word itself describes an instruction that ChatGPT can understand.

For example, you can type:

/droneview Taj Mahal

Or you can simply write:

Create a realistic aerial drone view of the Taj Mahal.

The second prompt does not need any special command.

So, why use slash shortcuts?

Because they can make common instructions shorter, easier to remember, and faster to reuse.

This guide covers 50 useful shortcuts and, more importantly, explains how to use each one properly. You will see examples for fresh prompts, uploaded images, PDFs, Word documents, existing text, image generation, image editing, study tasks, and different output formats.

Important: The / does not automatically make something an official ChatGPT command. Treat many of the commands below as prompt shortcuts unless ChatGPT itself shows the command in its interface.

Before You Start: The Basic Idea

Think of a shortcut as a label for an instruction.

For example:

/quizme

means something like:

Quiz me on this subject, ask one question at a time, wait for my answer, and tell me whether I am correct.

You can then add your subject:

/quizme Indian history

The shortcut tells ChatGPT what type of task you want.

Your additional words tell it what the task should be about.

That second part is very important.

Compare these two prompts:

/infographic

and:

/infographic Create a 16:9 infographic showing 10 ways to save phone battery. Use simple English, a light background, large headings, and clear icons.

The second one gives ChatGPT much more useful information.

There Are Different Ways to Use a Shortcut

You don’t always use a shortcut in the same way.

1. Start with a fresh prompt

Use this when you want ChatGPT to create something from scratch.

Example:

/droneview Mumbai Marine Drive at sunset

You don’t need to upload anything.

2. Upload an image first

Use this when you want ChatGPT to work with an image you already have.

Example:

Upload a photo of your room and then write:

/beforeafter Give this room a modern makeover while keeping the same walls and windows.

3. Upload a PDF or Word document

Use this when you want ChatGPT to work with information that is already inside a document.

Example:

Upload a PDF and write:

/summary Summarize this document in 10 simple points.

4. Paste text

Use this when the information is short enough to paste directly.

Example:

/simplify

Then paste the paragraph.

5. Ask for a specific output

You can also tell ChatGPT what you want at the end.

For example:

Create a Word document containing this study guide.

Or:

Turn this information into a PDF.

Or:

Put this comparison into an Excel spreadsheet.

This makes your request much clearer.

Learning and Study Shortcuts

These are useful when you want ChatGPT to act more like a teacher, tutor, quiz partner, or study assistant.

1. /study

Best for: Learning something step by step.

Study Mode is an official ChatGPT feature designed to guide users through learning with questions, explanations, and practice. OpenAI Study Mode help

Simple example

/study photosynthesis

Better example

/study Teach me photosynthesis as a complete beginner. Explain one concept at a time and ask me a question after each section.

If you have a PDF

Upload your study material first.

Then write:

/study Use this PDF as my study material. Teach me the subject step by step and test my understanding as we go.

When to use it: When you want to actually learn something rather than simply receive a summary.

2. /studyguide

Best for: Turning information into organized study material.

Fresh topic

/studyguide human digestive system

Better prompt

/studyguide Create a beginner-friendly study guide about the human digestive system. Include key terms, important functions, a short summary, and 20 practice questions.

Using a PDF

Upload your textbook or notes.

Then write:

/studyguide Create a study guide using only the information in this PDF. Include important definitions, dates, concepts, and practice questions.

You can take it one step further

After ChatGPT creates the guide, ask:

Turn this study guide into a Word document.

When to use it: Before an exam, when you have a lot of study material and need it organized.

3. /quizme

Best for: Testing what you know.

Simple example

/quizme geography

Better prompt

/quizme Test me on world geography. Ask one question at a time. Wait for my answer, tell me if I am correct, explain the answer, and then continue.

Using your own notes

Upload your notes and say:

/quizme Ask me questions only from this document.

This prevents the quiz from going far beyond the material you are studying.

When to use it: Revision, exam preparation, or simply testing yourself.

4. /flashcards

Best for: Memorizing facts.

Example

/flashcards solar system

Better prompt

/flashcards Create 30 flashcards about the solar system. Keep the questions short and the answers simple.

Using a document

Upload your study material and say:

/flashcards Create flashcards from this PDF. Focus only on important facts that I need to remember.

When to use it: Vocabulary, definitions, dates, formulas, names, and facts.

5. /explainlike5

Best for: Getting a very simple explanation.

Example

/explainlike5 How does Wi-Fi work?

Better prompt

/explainlike5 Explain how Wi-Fi works using very simple English and one everyday example.

You don’t have to literally ask ChatGPT to explain something to a five-year-old. The idea is simply to request a very beginner-friendly explanation.

When to use it: When an explanation feels too technical or complicated.

6. /storymode

Best for: Learning through a story.

Example

/storymode history of the internet

Better prompt

/storymode Explain the history of the internet as a simple story. Include important years and developments, but keep the language easy.

This can be useful because stories are often easier to remember than disconnected facts.

7. /simplify

Best for: Turning complicated information into simple English.

With text

Type:

/simplify

Then paste your text.

Add:

Use short sentences and explain difficult words.

With a PDF

Upload the document and write:

/simplify Explain this PDF section by section in simple English.

When to use it: Technical documents, school material, official letters, instructions, and difficult articles.

8. /stepbystep

Best for: Learning how to do something.

Example

/stepbystep How to create a Gmail account

Better example

/stepbystep Show me how to create a Gmail account. Assume I am completely new to it and explain every important step.

You can use the same idea for cooking, travel preparation, software, phone settings, and many other tasks.

9. /summary

Best for: Making long information shorter.

With text

Paste your article after:

/summary

Then say:

Give me a 10-point summary in simple English.

With a PDF

Upload the PDF and write:

/summary Summarize this PDF in 10 important points. Mention the page number where each important point appears.

When to use it: Long articles, reports, books, notes, and documents.

10. /keypoints

Best for: Getting only the most important information.

Example

/keypoints

Then paste your text.

Try:

Give me only the seven most important points. Remove repeated information.

The difference from a normal summary is that you are asking ChatGPT to focus strongly on the essential information.

11. /mindmap

Best for: Organizing a large topic.

Example

/mindmap Learn English

Better example

/mindmap Create a learning map for improving English. Divide it into grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Using a document

Upload your notes and say:

/mindmap Organize the important information in this document into a clear topic structure.

When to use it: Large subjects with many connected ideas.

12. /flowchart

Best for: Showing a process.

Example

/flowchart How does an online payment work?

Better example

/flowchart Show the complete online payment process from entering payment details to receiving confirmation. Also show what happens when payment fails.

When to use it: Processes, systems, instructions, and decision-making.

13. /timeline

Best for: Showing events in chronological order.

Example

/timeline History of smartphones

Better example

/timeline Show the major developments in smartphones from 1990 to 2026. Include the year, product or development, and why it mattered.

When to use it: History, technology, important events, and personal plans.

14. /compare

Best for: Comparing two or more choices.

Example

/compare Android vs iPhone

This is only the starting point.

Add what matters to you:

/compare Android vs iPhone for battery life, camera, privacy, software updates, price, and ease of use.

If you’re comparing products, give ChatGPT your budget and priorities too.

15. /proscons

Best for: Looking at advantages and disadvantages.

Example

/proscons electric car

Better example

/proscons buying an electric car in India. Include purchase cost, charging, maintenance, battery life, running cost, and resale value.

When to use it: Before making a decision.

16. /checklist

Best for: Making sure you don’t forget anything.

Example

/checklist things to pack for a holiday

Better example

/checklist Create a packing checklist for a seven-day international trip. Separate clothes, documents, electronics, medicines, and other items.

You can then ask:

Turn this into a printable checklist.

Or:

Create a PDF from this checklist.

17. /planner

Best for: Creating a plan around a goal.

Example

/planner Learn English in 30 days

Better example

/planner Create a 30-day English learning plan. I can spend only 20 minutes a day and I want to improve speaking and vocabulary.

The more information you provide about your time and goal, the more practical the plan becomes.

18. /ideas

Best for: Getting suggestions when you don’t know where to start.

Example

/ideas things to do on Sunday

More specific example

/ideas Give me 20 inexpensive hobbies I can do at home. I prefer activities that do not require special equipment.

When to use it: Hobbies, travel, meals, activities, learning, entertainment, and everyday decisions.

19. /beginner

Best for: Starting from zero.

Example

/beginner cryptocurrency

Better example

/beginner Explain cryptocurrency to someone who knows absolutely nothing about it. Avoid technical terms and give three everyday examples.

20. /advanced

Best for: Going deeper after learning the basics.

Example

/advanced How does Wi-Fi work?

Better example

/advanced I understand the basic idea of Wi-Fi. Now explain how routers, frequencies, channels, and data transmission work.

This is best used after you already understand the fundamentals.

Image Generation and Editing Shortcuts

This is the category that appears most often in viral Reels.

Commands such as /droneview and /explodedview can be useful as image prompt shortcuts, but they should not automatically be treated as official ChatGPT commands.

ChatGPT can create images from written descriptions and can also work with images you upload. OpenAI Images in ChatGPT help

The biggest thing to understand here is the difference between creating a new image and working with an existing image.

21. /droneview

Best for: Aerial or drone-style views.

Create a new image

You don’t need to upload anything.

Type:

/droneview Mumbai Marine Drive at sunset, realistic photography, wide aerial view

Use an existing image

If you already have a photograph, upload it first.

Then write:

/droneview Transform this scene into a realistic high-altitude drone view while keeping the main buildings recognizable.

The first method creates something new.

The second method uses your uploaded image as the reference.

Make it more precise

You can add:

• Camera height
• Time of day
• Weather
• Realistic or artistic style
• Camera direction
• Aspect ratio

For example:

/droneview Aerial view of Mumbai Marine Drive during monsoon, realistic photography, high altitude, cloudy sky, evening traffic, wide 16:9 composition.

22. /explodedview

Best for: Showing an object separated into its components.

Create a new image

/explodedview mechanical watch

Better:

/explodedview Create a clean technical illustration of a mechanical watch with the major components separated vertically and arranged in their correct order.

Use an existing image

Upload a picture of the watch.

Then write:

/explodedview Use the uploaded watch as the reference. Show its major visible components separated clearly in an educational technical illustration.

This is especially useful when you want to work from a specific object rather than a generic example.

23. /blueprint

Best for: Blueprint and technical drawing styles.

Create a new design

/blueprint modern two-bedroom house

Better:

/blueprint Create an architectural blueprint for a two-bedroom house. Show the floor plan, room names, doors, windows, and approximate dimensions.

Use an existing floor plan

Upload your floor-plan image and write:

Convert this floor plan into a clean blueprint-style drawing while keeping the room arrangement unchanged.

24. /xray

Best for: Showing internal structures in an illustrative way.

Example

/xray car showing engine and internal components

More detailed:

Create an educational X-ray-style illustration of a car showing the engine, transmission, battery, and other major internal components.

This is an illustration, not a real X-ray.

25. /cutaway

Best for: Showing the inside of something while keeping part of the outside visible.

Example

/cutaway passenger airplane

Better:

Create a realistic cutaway illustration of a passenger airplane. Remove part of the outer body so the cockpit, seats, luggage area, and major sections are visible.

This is different from an exploded view. A cutaway keeps the object mostly together, while an exploded view separates the components.

26. /isometric

Best for: Showing an object, room, or building from an elevated corner view.

Example

/isometric modern bedroom

Better:

Create an isometric view of a modern bedroom showing the bed, desk, wardrobe, window, floor, and three walls.

27. /topdown

Best for: A view directly from above.

Example

/topdown kitchen

Better:

Create a clean top-down view of a small kitchen showing the refrigerator, stove, sink, cabinets, dining table, and chairs.

This is useful for rooms, maps, food arrangements, layouts, and scenes.

28. /lowangle

Best for: Making a subject look tall or dramatic.

Example

/lowangle skyscraper

Better:

Create a realistic low-angle photograph of a modern skyscraper viewed from street level, looking upward.

29. /highangle

Best for: Viewing a subject from above.

Example

/highangle busy city street

Better:

Create a realistic high-angle view of a busy Indian market street in the evening, with people, shops, vehicles, and street lights.

30. /macro

Best for: Very close-up photography.

Example

/macro snowflake

Another example:

/macro water droplet on a green leaf

You can add:

Ultra-detailed realistic macro photography with natural light.

31. /infographic

Best for: Turning information into a visual explanation.

Create one from scratch

/infographic 10 ways to save phone battery

This is a basic request.

A much better version is:

/infographic Create a 16:9 infographic showing 10 ways to save phone battery. Use simple English, a light background, large headings, and clear icons.

Turn existing text into an infographic

Paste your article after the instruction:

/infographic Turn the following article into a simple visual infographic: [paste article]

Use a PDF

Upload the PDF first.

Then ask:

Read this PDF, identify the five most important ideas, and turn them into a clean infographic.

This is an example of combining document analysis + image generation.

32. /diagram

Best for: Showing relationships or processes visually.

Example

/diagram water cycle

Better:

Create a simple educational diagram showing evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Use arrows and clear labels.

You can also upload an existing diagram and ask ChatGPT to redesign it or explain it.

33. /beforeafter

Best for: Showing a transformation.

This is particularly useful with an uploaded image.

Example

Upload a photo of your bedroom.

Then write:

/beforeafter Give this bedroom a modern makeover while keeping the same room structure, windows, and floor.

The uploaded image gives ChatGPT something specific to work with.

Without an image

You can also ask ChatGPT to create a new before-and-after scene:

Create a split-screen before-and-after image showing a messy bedroom transformed into a clean modern bedroom.

34. /poster

Best for: Creating a poster.

Example

/poster healthy habits for children

Better:

Create an educational poster showing five healthy habits for children. Use simple English, large headings, friendly illustrations, and a light background.

If the poster is for printing, specify the intended size.

35. /comic

Best for: Explaining something through several scenes.

Example

/comic explain how a bank account works

Better:

Create a six-panel educational comic explaining how a bank account works. Use simple English and keep the same characters throughout the comic.

You can also upload an existing comic and ask ChatGPT to change or improve it.

Writing and Text Shortcuts

36. /rewrite

Best for: Improving existing text.

Example

/rewrite

Hi, I want refund because product is not good.

Then add:

Make it polite but firm.

Using a Word document

Upload the document and write:

/rewrite Rewrite this document in clear, simple English while keeping all important information.

This is more useful than copying a very long document into the chat.

37. /shorten

Best for: Making something shorter without losing the main point.

Example

/shorten [paste email]

Then:

Reduce this to four sentences but keep the important information.

38. /grammar

Best for: Finding and correcting grammar mistakes.

Example

/grammar I have went to the market yesterday.

You can add:

Correct it and explain the mistake in simple English.

39. /translate

Best for: Translating text.

Example

/translate into Hindi: Where is the nearest railway station?

For longer documents, you can upload the file and ask ChatGPT to translate it.

You can also specify:

Translate naturally rather than word-for-word.

40. /formal

Best for: Making writing sound professional or formal.

Example

/formal I need more time to finish the work.

Better:

Rewrite this as a polite formal email asking my manager for two more days.

41. /casual

Best for: Making writing sound natural and relaxed.

Example

/casual Thank you for helping me with this.

You can be more specific:

Make this sound like a natural WhatsApp message to a friend.

42. /email

Best for: Creating an email from basic information.

Example

/email I received a damaged product and want a refund.

Then give the details:

I ordered headphones on August 10. They arrived damaged. I want a full refund.

ChatGPT can turn those points into a complete email.

43. /table

Best for: Organizing information clearly.

Example

/table Compare these five smartphones.

Then give the phone names.

You can ask for columns such as:

Phone	Price	Battery	Camera	Storage

If you need to use the information outside ChatGPT, ask for an Excel spreadsheet instead of just a table.

44. /examples

Best for: Learning through practical examples.

Example

/examples Explain compound interest.

Better:

Explain compound interest using three examples: ₹1,000, ₹10,000, and ₹1 lakh.

You can also ask:

Give me one example from everyday life.

45. /analogy

Best for: Understanding difficult concepts through familiar things.

Example

/analogy Explain computer RAM.

Better:

Explain RAM using a kitchen analogy. Assume I know nothing about computers.

This can make technical concepts much easier to understand.

Research and Thinking Shortcuts

46. /questions

Best for: Creating questions from a topic or document.

Fresh topic

/questions solar system

Better:

Create 20 questions about the solar system. Start with easy questions and gradually increase the difficulty.

From a PDF

Upload your study material and write:

/questions Create 25 questions using only this PDF.

47. /answers

Best for: Working through a set of questions.

Example

Upload your questions and write:

/answers Give the answer to each question and explain why it is correct.

For students, it is better to ask for the reasoning rather than only the final answer.

48. /factcheck

Best for: Checking a claim.

Example

/factcheck Humans only use 10% of their brains.

For important topics, ask for reliable sources and verify the information yourself.

A fact-checking prompt does not guarantee that the AI cannot make a mistake.

49. /research

Best for: Starting a detailed research task.

Weak version

/research electric cars

This is too broad.

Better version

/research Compare the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars in India. Use recent reliable sources. Cover purchase price, charging, maintenance, battery life, running cost, and resale value.

This gives ChatGPT a clear research question and specific areas to investigate.

50. /prompt

Best for: Creating a better prompt for another task.

Basic example

/prompt Create an image of a futuristic city.

Better example

/prompt Create a detailed image-generation prompt for a futuristic Indian city at night. Include architecture, roads, public transport, markets, lighting, weather, camera angle, and realistic details.

This is useful when you have an idea but don’t know how to turn it into a detailed prompt.

How to Get Better Results From These Shortcuts

The most common mistake is thinking that the shortcut itself will produce a perfect result.

It won’t.

A shortcut is only a starting point.

Compare:

/droneview Mumbai

with:

/droneview Create a realistic aerial drone view of Mumbai Marine Drive at sunset. Show the Arabian Sea, road traffic, buildings, people, and natural evening lighting. Use a wide 16:9 composition.

The second prompt gives ChatGPT much more direction.

The same rule works for almost every shortcut.

Tell ChatGPT the subject

Instead of:

/infographic

say:

/infographic 10 ways to save phone battery

Tell it who the result is for

For example:

Create a study guide about economics for a complete beginner.

Tell it how simple or detailed you want it

For example:

Explain this in very simple English using short sentences.

Or:

Give me a detailed explanation with examples.

Tell it what to include

For example:

Compare these phones for battery, camera, price, updates, and storage.

Tell it what to avoid

For example:

Keep the explanation simple and avoid technical terms.

Tell it the output format

For example:

Put the final result into a Word document.

These small additions can make a big difference.

When Should You Upload an Image?

A simple rule is:

Upload an image when the existing image matters.

For example, if you say:

Create a modern bedroom.

ChatGPT can create a completely new bedroom.

But if you say:

Make my bedroom modern.

ChatGPT needs your bedroom image if you want the actual room to be used as the reference.

Good examples

You have a room photo:

Upload it → ask for a makeover.

You have a product photo:

Upload it → ask for an exploded view.

You have a building photo:

Upload it → ask for a different camera perspective.

You have an old image:

Upload it → ask for restoration or enhancement.

Always explain what should remain unchanged.

For example:

Keep the person’s face, clothing, and background unchanged. Only improve the lighting.

That is much clearer than:

Make it better.

When Should You Generate a Fresh Image?

Generate a new image when you don’t have an existing image that needs to be preserved.

For example:

/droneview Taj Mahal at sunrise

/poster healthy habits for children

/infographic ways to save battery

/blueprint modern house

These start from your description rather than an uploaded image.

When Should You Upload a PDF?

Upload a PDF when the information you want ChatGPT to use is already inside the document.

For example, suppose you have a 50-page book chapter.

You can upload it and do several tasks:

Step 1:

Summarize this PDF.

Step 2:

/studyguide Turn the important information into study notes.

Step 3:

/questions Create 30 questions from this PDF.

Step 4:

/quizme Test me using only this material.

Step 5:

Create a PDF containing the study guide and questions.

This is much more powerful than using only one prompt.

When Should You Upload a Word Document?

Use a Word document when you already have a longer piece of writing.

For example, you could upload a document and say:

/rewrite Rewrite this document in simple English while keeping the original meaning.

Or:

/summary Summarize this document into two pages.

Or:

Check this document for grammar mistakes and improve the structure.

You can then ask for a new Word document containing the improved version.

When Should You Paste Text Instead?

If the text is short, pasting it directly is usually simpler.

For example:

/rewrite

Then paste your email.

Or:

/simplify

Then paste the paragraph.

There is no need to create or upload a document for a few sentences.

How to Ask for a Word Document, PDF, Spreadsheet, or Presentation

One of the most useful things about ChatGPT is that you can ask for a particular output.

Don’t just say:

Organize this information.

Instead say:

Organize this information into a Word document with a title, headings, bullet points, and a summary.

Or:

Create a PDF study guide with a table of contents.

Or:

Create an Excel spreadsheet with columns for product, price, rating, and features.

Or:

Turn these notes into a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation.

The important thing is to name the format.

A Complete Example: From PDF to Study Guide

Let’s say you have a 40-page PDF for an upcoming exam.

You could use ChatGPT like this:

Step 1: Upload the PDF

Don’t write a huge prompt yet.

Step 2: Understand the document

Identify the main topics in this PDF and tell me how they are organized.

Step 3: Create notes

/studyguide Create beginner-friendly notes from these topics.

Step 4: Create flashcards

/flashcards Create 40 flashcards from the most important information.

Step 5: Practice

/quizme Test me using only the uploaded PDF.

Step 6: Create a final document

Put the study guide, flashcards, and practice questions into a Word document.

Now you have used ChatGPT for document analysis, studying, testing, and document creation in one workflow.

A Complete Example: From Your Photo to a New Image

Suppose you have a photo of your bedroom.

Step 1

Upload the bedroom photo.

Step 2

Ask:

Analyze the room and identify the major furniture and layout.

Step 3

Ask:

/beforeafter Create a modern version of this room while keeping the same walls, windows, and basic layout.

Step 4

If you want a different view:

/topdown Create a top-down layout based on this room.

This is more powerful than simply typing /beforeafter into an empty chat.

A Complete Example: Create an Infographic From an Article

Suppose you already wrote an article about saving phone battery.

Step 1

Paste the article or upload the Word document.

Step 2

Ask:

Identify the 10 most useful tips from this article.

Step 3

Then:

/infographic Turn these 10 tips into a clean 16:9 infographic. Use simple English, a light background, large headings, and clear icons.

Now the infographic is based on your actual content, rather than generic information.

Can You Combine Multiple Shortcuts?

Yes.

You don’t have to use only one instruction.

For example:

/simplify + /examples
Explain compound interest in simple English and give me three everyday examples.

Or:

/studyguide + /quizme
Create a study guide about biology and then test me on each section.

Or:

/explodedview + /blueprint
Show the major parts of a mechanical watch in a clean technical illustration with clear labels.

You don’t have to literally type the + symbol.

You can simply explain both tasks in normal English.

You Can Create Your Own Shortcuts

This is one of the most useful ideas.

You don’t have to depend on shortcuts you find on social media.

You can create your own personal prompt shortcuts.

For example, suppose you often want simple explanations.

You could decide that:

/simple

means:

Explain this in very simple English. Use short sentences, avoid difficult words, and give one everyday example.

Another could be:

/teacher

meaning:

Explain this like a patient teacher. Ask me questions and check whether I understand.

Or:

/decision

meaning:

Compare my options, explain the main trade-offs, and recommend the best option based on my priorities.

These are not necessarily official ChatGPT commands.

They are simply your own reusable prompt patterns.

Are All 50 Commands Official ChatGPT Features?

No.

This is worth repeating because many viral videos do not make the distinction clear.

Some commands or features are officially supported by ChatGPT.

For example, Study Mode is an official ChatGPT feature. OpenAI Study Mode help

Other commands in this article are better understood as prompt shortcuts.

If /droneview doesn’t do anything special in your ChatGPT interface, simply write:

Create a realistic aerial drone view of this scene.

If /explodedview doesn’t work as a special command, write:

Create an exploded technical view showing the major components of this object.

You haven’t lost anything.

In fact, writing the full instruction can sometimes produce a better result because you have more control.

The Best Way to Think About These Commands

Don’t think:

“I need to find the secret ChatGPT command.”

Think:

“What do I want ChatGPT to do?”

Then use a shortcut if it makes the instruction faster.

For example:

Goal: Learn for an exam
Shortcut: /study

Goal: Test yourself
Shortcut: /quizme

Goal: Summarize a PDF
Shortcut: /summary

Goal: Show an object in separate parts
Shortcut: /explodedview

Goal: Create an aerial image
Shortcut: /droneview

Goal: Turn information into a graphic
Shortcut: /infographic

The shortcut is simply a convenient label for your goal.

Final Thoughts

The viral ChatGPT slash-command trend is not really about secret codes.

It is about finding short, reusable ways to describe common tasks.

Some shortcuts are connected to actual ChatGPT features. Others are simply useful prompt patterns created and shared by users.

The most important thing is learning how to use them correctly.

If you want to work with an existing image, upload the image first.

If you want a completely new image, describe what you want.

If you have a PDF or Word document, upload it and tell ChatGPT what information you need from it.

If you have a short piece of text, paste it directly.

If you need a Word document, PDF, spreadsheet, or presentation, tell ChatGPT the output format.

And most importantly, don’t rely on the shortcut alone.

Instead of:

/infographic

try:

/infographic Create a 16:9 infographic explaining 10 ways to save phone battery. Use simple English, a light background, large headings, and clear icons.

Instead of:

/droneview

try:

/droneview Create a realistic aerial view of Mumbai Marine Drive at sunset, with natural lighting, visible traffic, the sea, and a wide 16:9 composition.

The slash is only the shortcut.

The real power comes from the instructions you give ChatGPT.