> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lighton.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chat Instructions (Experience Personalization)

> Learn how to personalize the assistant’s responses by setting Chat Instructions that adapt the tone, level of detail, and format to your preferences.

## **Overview**

You can customize how the assistant responds to you by defining **Chat Instructions**. These settings help tailor the tone, level of detail, and response format to better match your preferences.

## **How to Access**

Click the **Chat Instructions** icon in the left sidebar (located at **/settings/chat** in your Paradigm instance).

## **Company Instructions**

Company instructions are set by your administrator and provide organizational guidelines for AI interactions.

**Key features:**

* Defined by your administrator
* Displayed in read-only mode
* Cannot be modified by the user

Company instructions ensure consistent AI behavior aligned with your organization’s standards and requirements.

## **User Instructions**

User Instructions provide a customizable text area where you describe your personal interaction preferences.

**Specifications:**

* Maximum length: **1,500 characters** (including spaces)
* Applied to all future conversations until updated
* Think of these instructions as guiding principles for the assistant

## **Examples of User Instructions**

Here are a few examples to help you write effective instructions:

* “Provide concise answers using technical terminology.”
* “Structure responses with bullet points for clarity.”
* “Include examples for each concept explained.”
* “Provide a concise response using advanced product terminology tailored to an expert audience.”

## **Applying Instructions**

Company and user instructions are automatically applied to all new conversations.

To enable your instructions:

1. Write your preferences in the **User Instructions** text area
2. Click **Save** to confirm and activate your instructions
3. The assistant will then adapt its responses based on the preferences you defined

## **Tips**

You don’t need to include your first name, last name, job title, or company in your instructions. This information is already included in the system pre-prompt.

**Best practices:**

* You can update or refine your instructions at any time to fit different tasks or audiences
* Be specific about the format and style you prefer
* Consider your typical use cases when writing instructions
* Test different instruction styles to find what works best for your workflow