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Viewing and chatting with the Knowledge Assistant

Learn how to use the Knowledge Assistant to get answers fast.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

The Knowledge Assistant gives you instant access to multiple AI-powered experts that can provide accurate answers, generate content, and more! You can think of these Assistants as your personal helpers.

The Knowledge Assistant chat window is shown overlaying the "Knowledge Center" page. The Knowledge Assistant chat window shows a new, blank conversation and a text box that says Ask your Knowledge Assistant anything.


The Knowledge Assistant

Click the Knowledge Assistant icon. Knowledge Assistant icon to open the Knowledge Assistant.

The Knowledge Center is displayed with several cards representing different folders assets. An arrow points to an icon in the bottom right corner of the screen which, when clicked, opens the Knowledge Assistant.

The Knowledge Assistant icon. Knowledge Assistant icon appears on every page in Joy, allowing you to get expert assistance wherever you are.

When you first open the Knowledge Assistant, you will see two columns:

  • Projects and Chats: Lists the projects you have access to and all your past chats.

    The Knowledge Assistant chat window with a box around the left pane. The pane shows a "New Conversation" button at the top and a list of previous conversations below it.

  • Chat: Where you talk to an Assistant.

The Knowledge Assistant interface. A box appears around the chat pane on the right side. An arrow points to the box. The pane displays a conversation history including a user question and a detailed response from the assistant. A text input field is located at the bottom of the pane.

Along the top are icons to hide your projects and chats (Menu icon.) and close the window (Close icon.). The Knowledge Assistant icon. Knowledge Assistant icon itself also serves as a way to close the window when it is open.

The Knowledge Assistant's chat window with a box around the section at the top of the window.


Starting a new chat

To start chatting with an Assistant, click New Conversation, then choose an Assistant. Each Assistant has its own purpose or areas of expertise.

The Knowledge Assistant window with an arrow pointing to the "New Conversation" button.

Type your question or request (called a prompt) into the chat, then press the ENTER key. The Assistant will reply right away.

When you send your first message, Joy uses it as the name of the chat and includes it in your list of projects and chats. This makes it easy to find previous chats, allowing you to review them or continue where you left off.

We recommend starting a new chat whenever you switch to a new topic or task to get the best responses and keep your chat history organized. For example, you might have one chat that’s related to a specific client, a different chat focused on a service that’s offered by your organization, and another where you go to discuss your organization’s internal policies.


Continuing a chat

If you have previously chatted with an Assistant, you can pick up where you left off or view the entire conversation history.

  1. Find the chat you want to continue in the Projects and Chats column.

  2. Click on the chat.

The Knowledge Assistant chat window with an arrow pointing to a conversation summary. The response to the selected conversation displays on the other side of the window.


Copying a response

You can easily copy an Assistant’s answer in the chat (called a response) to share with someone or use elsewhere.

To copy a response, click the Copy icon. Copy icon below it.

The Knowledge Assistant window with an arrow pointing to the Copy icon below a response in the chat window.

For example, you may copy a response to include it in an email, document, or wherever you need it. Whenever possible, the pasted response will retain its original formatting (bullets, bold text, etc.).


Repositioning the Knowledge Assistant

You can move the Knowledge Assistant to appear anywhere on your screen, keeping it out of the way while still easily accessible.

To move the Knowledge Assistant, click in the top section of the window and drag it to a new position.

The Knowledge Assistant chat window with a hand icon hovering over the title bar, indicating it can be moved.


Resizing the Knowledge Assistant

To change the size of the Knowledge Assistant, click and drag the Corner icon. Corner icon.

The Knowledge Assistant window with an arrow pointing to the Corner icon.


Closing the Knowledge Assistant

When you’re done using the Knowledge Assistant, you can hide it by clicking the Close icon. Close icon or the Knowledge Assistant icon. Knowledge Assistant icon.

The Knowledge Assistant window with an arrow that points to the close icon.

Hiding the Knowledge Assistant closes the window but keeps your chats saved so that you can access them later.

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