> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chief.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Regular vs. Advanced Mode

> Advanced Mode unlocks Chief's power-user controls.

## What Advanced Mode is for

Advanced Mode unlocks Chief's power-user controls. **Regular Mode** keeps the interface clean and focused on asking questions and reading answers. **Advanced Mode** surfaces extra controls for people who want to steer the model, work on the wording of a prompt, and do more with each answer. You can switch between them at any time, and your choice is remembered.

## What Advanced Mode unlocks

* **Model and intelligence controls in the prompt bar** — [pick which model](/help/the-prompt-bar-scope/selecting-a-specific-model-llm) handles a prompt and tune the [intelligence level](/help/answer-depth-chiefs-agents/response-modes-automatic-fast-expert), instead of letting Chief choose for you.
* **Richer scope controls** — mention and target Collections and Concepts when you [set the scope of a chat](/help/the-prompt-bar-scope/setting-the-scope-of-a-chat-using-files-labels-collections-concepts).
* **Share and copy a draft prompt** — when you have text in the prompt bar, Advanced shows buttons to copy a link to the draft prompt or share it, so you can reuse and pass prompts around.
* **More [text-selection actions](/help/chatting-with-chief/the-text-selection-menu-act-on-any-passage)** — selecting text in an answer reveals extra options (such as **Deeper** and web **Search**) that are hidden in Regular Mode.
* **Advanced prompt-driven creation** — shortcuts to create [a Skill](/help/skills/creating-a-custom-skill-ai-assisted) or [an Expert Voice](/help/expert-voices/creating-a-custom-expert-voice) just by prompting in chat.

<Note>
  ℹ️ **Good to Know:** Nothing is lost in Regular Mode — Chief still picks a capable model and gives full answers. Advanced Mode simply puts more of those controls in your hands.
</Note>

## How to switch modes

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/chief-2d405d1a/6c2N7JENQEFQ6YbH/images/help/settings-usermode.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=6c2N7JENQEFQ6YbH&q=85&s=449270b36e00a47f43b0dfd34c8cf6a2" alt="Chief settings - the User Mode dropdown Regular or Advanced" width="1528" height="228" data-path="images/help/settings-usermode.png" />
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1. Click your **avatar** in the top corner, then click **Settings**.
2. On the **General** tab, find the [**Preferences** card](/help/account-settings/interface-preferences-enter-key-sidebar-advanced-mode).
3. Open the **User Mode** dropdown.
4. Choose **Regular** or **Advanced**.

The change applies immediately. The extra prompt-bar controls appear once you switch to Advanced and start typing.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I turned on Advanced Mode but don't see the extra buttons.">
    Several Advanced controls only appear once the prompt bar is expanded and you have typed some text — for example the draft Share and Copy buttons. Start typing a prompt and they will show up.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="An action says &#x22;Switch to Advanced mode to use this.&#x22; What does that mean?">
    That action is Advanced-only. Open **Settings → General**, set **User Mode** to **Advanced**, and the option becomes available.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will Advanced Mode change my answers or cost more?">
    It gives you more control over how a prompt is run, including model choice. It does not by itself change your plan; usage still follows your plan's terms.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>