Creative and Multimodal Tools

Combining Text, Files and Images

Learn to combine supported inputs around one clear outcome and keep source roles and limitations clear in this beginner-friendly ChatGPT lesson.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain how to combine supported inputs around one clear outcome.
  • Complete the guided activity safely.
  • Check that you can keep source roles and limitations clear.

Before you begin

Use original or licensed source material and avoid requests that misuse another person's identity, private information or protected work.

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Step-by-step instructions

  1. Open the relevant ChatGPT image, voice or Canvas tool where available and confirm you are using the intended account or workspace.
  2. Use sample notes and an image to produce a structured brief.
  3. Pause and check privacy, permissions, source material, feature availability and any instruction that affects the task.
  4. Review the result carefully and confirm that you can keep source roles and limitations clear.
  5. Save only the useful, verified output and record one improvement for your next prompt.
Ian's practical tip: Start with fictional or non-sensitive information. Treat the first response as a draft, then verify facts, sources, calculations and permissions before using it.

Practical activity

Use sample notes and an image to produce a structured brief. Your expected result is to keep source roles and limitations clear.

Good-practice checklist