Updates to the ChatGPT Web experience
Updates to the ChatGPT Web experience (Nov 22, 2024)
We are rolling out the following updates over the next two weeks to all ChatGPT users.
Sidebar redesign
- New floating mode added with soft dismiss behavior
- Recent conversations are now limited in the sidebar, with an unlimited infinite scroll flyout for all conversations
- Recent GPTs & Pinned GPT's are now displayed below conversations
- Settings are now always in the bottom of the sidebar
- A small settings icon was added in larger viewports when the sidebar is not open
- New transitions were added to create a more immersive feel
Other updates for ChatGPT on Web
- The core underpinnings of the site were revamped, offering much better support for a larger variety of devices and sizes
- Initiating a new conversation now scrolls it into view at the top of the screen
- - Initiating a new conversation no longer auto scrolls to the bottom while the message is generating
- The sidebar when pinned can now stay open with an active Canvas if enough space is available
- A new composer bar layout now fades content underneath it as you scroll with an updated look & feel
- The new chat button has been moved to the left of the Model Picker to be easier to access
- The system icon in conversations has been removed to make additional horizontal space
- Dall-E focused view has an updated layout
- GPT Creator has an updated layout
Improved Mobile Web Experience
- The experience with the on-screen keyboard on mobile devices has been greatly improved across iOS & Android devices
- The new sidebar is always in floating mode and auto closes when switching threads
- We no longer focus the composer on mobile web when switching conversations
- An issue causing scroll to get stuck in certain situations should be resolved