Navigating the Interface
A tour of AskFLC's features and layout
Interface Overview
AskFLC's interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to have conversations with AI, access features, and manage your account. This guide will walk you through all the main components and how to use them effectively.
Main Interface Components
Chat Area
The central space where your conversation with the AI appears. Your messages appear on the right in darker bubbles, while AI responses appear on the left.
- Scroll: Use your mouse wheel or touchscreen to view older messages
- Copy: Hover over AI responses to see copy options
- Read: Responses are formatted with headings, lists, and code blocks for clarity
Message Input Box
Located at the bottom of the screen, this is where you type your questions and messages to the AI.
- Type: Click in the box and start typing your question
- Send: Press Enter or click the send button to submit
- Multi-line: Use Shift+Enter to create line breaks in your message
- Auto-resize: The box expands as you type longer messages
File Upload Button
The paperclip icon next to the message input lets you upload files for AI analysis.
- Click: Opens file browser to select documents, images, or spreadsheets
- Drag & Drop: Alternatively, drag files directly into the chat window
- Preview: See a preview of your uploaded file before sending
Voice Input
Microphone icon allows you to speak your questions instead of typing them.
- Click to Start: Tap the microphone icon to begin recording
- Speak Clearly: State your question in a normal voice
- Click to Stop: Tap again when finished, and your speech converts to text
- Permissions: Your browser will ask for microphone access the first time
Header Navigation
The top navigation bar provides access to account features and settings:
- •AskFLC Logo: Click to return to the home page
- •Log In / Sign Up: Access your account or create a new one
- •Profile Menu: Click your profile picture/initials to access:
- Account settings
- Subscription management
- Help center
- Terms & policies
- Log out
- •Help Icon: Quick access to pricing and help resources
Specialized AI Modes
AskFLC offers different AI modes optimized for specific use cases:
🏥 Health Insurance Chat
Specialized for insurance questions with sidebar navigation to agent directory and resources
📚 Study Assistant
Optimized for educational content, homework help, and exam preparation
🔍 Web Search
AI enhanced with live web search capabilities for current information
Conversation History
Managing Your History
- View Past Conversations: Access from your account menu or sidebar
- Search History: Find specific conversations by keyword or date
- Continue Conversations: Resume where you left off in previous chats
- Delete Conversations: Remove individual chats you no longer need
Keyboard Shortcuts
Save time with these handy shortcuts:
- Send message:
Enter - New line in message:
Shift + Enter - Focus message input:
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Mobile Interface
AskFLC is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices:
- Hamburger Menu: Access navigation and features from the top-left icon
- Touch Gestures: Swipe to scroll through conversations
- Voice Input: Especially useful on mobile for hands-free operation
- Full-Screen Chat: Optimized layout for smaller screens
Pro Tip:
Bookmark your favorite AI mode for quick access. Premium users can have multiple conversation tabs open simultaneously!