Organizing Conversations

How to rename a conversation:

1. Open the conversation you want to rename

2. Look for the kebab icon (three dots ⋯) in the top-right corner

3. Click the kebab icon to open the dropdown menu

4. Select Rename from the menu

5. A Rename Conversation pop-up will appear with the current name highlighted

6. Delete the old name and type in a new, descriptive name

7. Click the Rename button to save your changes

Naming conventions that work well:

1. Project-based: "Website_Redesign_Home_Page_Feedback"

2. Course-based: "BIOL101_Photosynthesis_Research"

3. Date-based: "Q4_Planning_2025" or "2025-11-14_Budget_Review"

4. Task-based: "Email_Draft_Department_Announcement"

5. Person/Role-based: "Committee_Meeting_Prep_Feedback"

6. Hybrid: "Marketing_Campaign_Q1_Brainstorm_Ideas"

Example naming patterns:

Best practices for naming:

• ✅ Be specific and descriptive (include topic, project, or purpose)

• ✅ Keep names reasonably short (10-50 characters is ideal)

• ✅ Avoid generic names like "Chat," "Notes," or "Question"

• ✅ Use consistent formatting and capitalization

• ✅ Include dates or versions if you're iterating (e.g., "v1," "v2")

• ❌ Don't use special characters that might complicate searching

• ❌ Don't create names longer than your browser can display comfortably

Renaming existing conversations: If you inherited a poorly-named conversation, you can rename it anytime. This is useful when:

• You've completed a conversation and want to document what it was for

• You want to consolidate related conversations under one name

• You're sharing a conversation and want the recipient to understand its context quickly

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You can use starring and renaming together to create a powerful organization system:

Managing Your Conversation List

As your list grows, consider these practices:

Archive or delete old conversations:

• Delete conversations you no longer need (frees up space, reduces clutter)

• Keep only conversations you might reference in the future

• For important conversations, consider exporting to PDF before deleting

Search for conversations:

• Use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to search conversation names in your sidebar

• Descriptive names make searching much faster

Keep "active" conversations starred:

• Unstar conversations that are complete or no longer needed

• This keeps your Starred section focused on current work

Tip 1: Rename before you start intensive work Set up a clear name at the beginning of a longer conversation session. This helps you (and anyone you share the conversation with) understand its purpose immediately.

Tip 2: Use standardized naming across related conversations If you're working on multiple aspects of the same project, use a common prefix:

• "Marketing_Campaign_Email_Draft"

• "Marketing_Campaign_Social_Media_Copy"

• "Marketing_Campaign_Budget_Analysis"

This makes them easy to group mentally and search for.

Tip 3: Include action items in names when needed If a conversation needs follow-up, make it clear in the name:

• "FEEDBACK_NEEDED_Website_Redesign"

• "PENDING_REVIEW_Proposal_v2"

• "ACTION_Complete_Survey_Analysis"

Tip 4: Clean up regularly Spend 5 minutes monthly reviewing your conversations. Delete ones you don't need, rename unclear ones, and update starring as priorities change.

Tip 5: Share context in the name When you're planning to share a conversation, a clear name helps the recipient understand what they're looking at:

• ❌ Bad: "Chat 5"

• ✅ Good: "Q4_Budget_Review_Feedback_Requested"

Q: Can I organize conversations into folders or categories?

Not yet—http://boisestate.ai currently supports starring (for favorites) and renaming (for clarity). The best workaround is to use a consistent naming convention that groups related conversations together logically.

Q: If I rename a conversation, does it affect the content?

No. Renaming only changes the title you see in your Conversations list. The actual conversation content (prompts and responses) remains unchanged.

Q: Can I rename a conversation I'm sharing with someone?

Yes! When you rename a conversation, anyone who has access to it will see the new name. This can actually be helpful—they'll understand the conversation's purpose more clearly.

Q: How many conversations can I star?

There's no technical limit, but best practice is to keep your Starred section focused. If you have more than 10-15 starred conversations, consider whether all of them truly need that priority.

Q: Can I see all my conversations by date?

Your Conversations list shows conversations in reverse chronological order (newest first) by default. Descriptive naming helps you find conversations faster than scrolling through by date.

Q: If I delete a conversation, can I recover it?

Once deleted, conversations cannot be recovered. If you think you might need a conversation in the future, export it to PDF first or keep it with a clear name marking it as "archived."

Q: Can I export just the names of all my conversations?

Not currently. You could manually copy/paste conversation names into a document, or screenshot your Conversations list as a record.