Response Length

Control how much your Delphi says, so answers fit the moment and the medium.

What it is

Response Length sets the default depth and pacing of replies. It impacts readability, engagement, and how much screen space each message takes.

Where: Profile → Mind Settings (scroll down) → Message on No Answer or Mind → Settings (top right)

Options

  • Intelligent: Auto‑adjusts length to question complexity. Tends to be more detailed in the current model. Use when you’re okay with occasional long replies.

  • Concise (Recommended): Brief, focused replies that keep conversations snappy and easy to scan. Great for most chat experiences.

  • Explanatory: In‑depth, teach‑style answers that expand on context and reasoning. Best for lessons, analysis, or complex guidance.

  • Custom: Set an exact word limit for strict control (useful for content generation or tightly scoped UIs).

Quick Start (30 seconds)

  1. Open Response Length in Mind Settings.

  2. Pick Concise to start.

  3. Ask 3–5 typical questions in Preview and confirm the pacing feels right.

  4. Switch to Explanatory for teaching workflows, or Intelligent if you want auto‑length with occasional long answers.

  5. Use Custom when you need a hard cap (e.g., 80–120 words for mobile cards).

Best practices

  • Default to Concise. Shorter messages improve engagement and iteration speed.

  • Stack interactions. Prefer 2–3 concise turns over one essay; it invites clarification.

  • Use Explanatory sparingly. Reserve for tutorials, policy breakdowns, or deep dives.

  • Test with real prompts. Measure scroll, completion, and follow‑up rate, not just vibes.

  • Combine with Style. A concise, warm style reads natural; an explanatory, formal style suits instruction.

Examples

  • Concise: “Try the 3‑step outline: goal → audience → channel. Want me to draft one?”

  • Explanatory: “Here’s a 3‑step plan with trade‑offs and timelines… (detailed breakdown)”

  • Custom 100 words: Tight summary blocks for cards, emails, or social captions.

FAQs

  • Does this cap all replies? Custom applies a hard limit; other modes are guidance, not strict caps.

  • Can users get more detail? Yes, encourage follow‑ups (“Want a deeper dive?”).

  • Why are Intelligent replies long? The model optimizes for completeness; choose Concise if you prefer brevity.

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