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Key Insights
The Benefits of Using Custom Mode
Most users stick to the 'Default' mode, which often results in generic AI responses. By defining a specific persona, the AI provides more focused answers optimized for your specific workflow context.
Configuration Efficiency Tips
You only need to set these Custom Instructions once per notebook. These settings are 'Set and Forget' and will influence every future chat interaction within that notebook.
Prompts
AI Persona Setup Example
Target:
NotebookLM Custom Instructions
Research analyst focused on AI safety and alignment debates.
Step by Step
How to Set Custom Instructions in NotebookLM
- Open the NotebookLM dashboard and select the notebook you want to configure.
- Find the interaction settings or 'Custom Instructions' section in the chat panel.
- Click on the 'Set conversational goal' option.
- Select 'Custom' mode from the list of options (Default, Learning Guide, Custom).
- Enter a specific AI role in the text box provided (e.g., Research Analyst).
- Choose your preferred 'Response Length' by clicking 'Longer' for more in-depth and detailed answers.
- Click the 'Save' button to activate the settings for the entire notebook.