How to Activate Web Search
Option 1: Quick Toggle
Click the + button in the chat interface to open the menu
Toggle Web Search on or off using the checkmark (✓)
The feature is now active for your current conversation
Option 2: Pin Web Search
To keep Web Search easily accessible, pin it from the menu
The pinned toggle appears at the bottom of your chat interface
Click the 🌐 Web Search button to quickly enable or disable it
When to Use Web Search
Web Search is ideal for queries that require:
Current events and news (e.g., "What are today's market trends?")
Real-time data (e.g., stock prices, weather, recent research)
Fact-checking and verification
Recent developments in your industry or topic
Example: "What are the latest AI regulations in the EU?"
When to Disable Web Search
Turn off Web Search when:
Working with internal company knowledge (use Context or Assistant instead)
Asking questions that don't require real-time information
You need faster response times (web searches add processing time)
Discussing confidential or sensitive topics that should remain internal
Web Search vs. Context & Assistant
Feature | Web Search | Context & Assistant |
Source | Live internet data | Internal Knowledge Hub |
Best for | Current events, research | Company docs, policies |
Speed | Slower (external lookup) | Faster (internal data) |
Citations | Web URLs provided | Knowledge Hub links (coming soon) |
Tip: Combine Web Search with Context for comprehensive answers that blend real-time data with your organization's internal knowledge.
Tips & Best Practices
Check citations: Web Search results include source links — verify information from reputable sources
Be specific: Clear queries yield better search results (e.g., "Q4 2024 tech earnings" instead of "tech news")
Combine features: Use Web Search alongside Context to enrich internal knowledge with external data
Monitor usage: Web Search increases response time — disable it when not needed