ChatGPT: Custom Instructions Limit Tripled to 5,000 Characters and New Unified Search Across Chats and Projects

ChatGPT: Major Personalization and Search Improvements

OpenAI introduced two practical updates for ChatGPT users.

1. Custom Instructions – 5,000 Characters

• Previous limit was ~1,500 characters
• Triple increase allows much more detailed definition of chatbot behavior
• Users can include context about their work, tone preferences, response format, and more

2. Unified Search

• New feature searches chats and projects simultaneously
• Simplifies navigation for users with large numbers of conversations

Both features are available for ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers.