Navigate Claude's Main Chat Interface
A walkthrough of Claude's main chat page, highlighting the command text box for entering prompts, the model selector, ready-made boilerplate templates, and the plus button for attaching files. It gives a quick lay of the land for anyone new to the interface.
This is a tour of Anthropic's Claude chat main page, covering the command text box, model selection, boilerplate templates, and file attachments. It orients you to the core layout so you know where to enter prompts, pick a model, and attach files.
Why it matters
Knowing where each element lives lets you enter prompts, choose the right model for your task, reuse templates, and attach supporting files without hunting through the interface.
What changed
This describes the existing layout of Claude's main page rather than a new change: a command text box for prompts, a model selector, boilerplate templates, and a plus button for attachments.
How it works
- 01Enter your prompt, data, or instructions in the command text box.
- 02Select the AI model you want to use for your task from the model picker.
- 03Apply a ready-made boilerplate template if one fits your need.
- 04Click the plus button to attach files, photos, or documents to your message.
Common questions
- Where do I type my prompts in Claude?
- Use the command text box on the main chat page to enter your prompts, data, and instructions.
- Can I choose which AI model to use?
- Yes, the main page includes a model selector where you can pick the relevant model for your specific task or project.
- How do I attach files to a message?
- Click the plus button to attach files, photos, documents, and more directly to your message.
- Are there pre-made prompt templates?
- Yes, the interface offers ready-made boilerplate templates you can apply directly.