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# Chat Features

> **Note:** Character Studio provides a full-featured chat interface for conversations with your AI characters. Learn how to use sessions, streaming, memory, and feedback features.

## Overview

Chat features include:

| Feature                                                                       | Purpose                     |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| [Chat Sessions](/character-studio/chat-features/chat-sessions.md)             | Managing conversations      |
| [Streaming Responses](/character-studio/chat-features/streaming-responses.md) | Real-time message display   |
| [Memory System](/character-studio/chat-features/memory-system.md)             | Long-term context retention |
| [Message Feedback](/character-studio/chat-features/message-feedback.md)       | Rating response quality     |

## Starting a Chat

### From Character Card

1. Find a character (Explore, My Creations)
2. Click the character card
3. Chat starts automatically

### From Character Studio

1. Open character in editor
2. Click **Chat** button
3. New or continue session

## Chat Interface

### Message Area

* Character messages on left
* Your messages on right
* Actions on hover

### Input Area

* Message composer
* Send button
* Attachment options

### Settings Panel

* Model selection
* Persona selection
* Generation settings

## Quick Actions

| Action        | How                        |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| Send message  | Type + Enter or click Send |
| Regenerate    | Click regenerate icon      |
| Edit message  | Click edit icon            |
| Copy text     | Click copy icon            |
| Rate response | Thumbs up/down             |

## Chat Settings

### Model

Choose AI model for responses:

* Affects quality and style
* Different costs per model
* Some require higher tier

### Persona

Select your chat persona:

* Changes "who you are" in chat
* Affects character interactions
* Quick switch anytime

### Generation Settings

Fine-tune responses:

* Temperature
* Max tokens
* Other parameters

## Conversation Management

### New Conversation

Start fresh:

1. Click **New Chat**
2. Previous session saved
3. Fresh context begins

### Continue Previous

Resume old conversations:

1. Click **Chats** in sidebar
2. Find conversation
3. Click to continue

### Delete Conversation

Remove a session:

1. Go to Chats
2. Click delete icon
3. Confirm deletion

## See Also

* [Chat Sessions](/character-studio/chat-features/chat-sessions.md) — Session management
* [Memory System](/character-studio/chat-features/memory-system.md) — Context retention
* [User Personas](/character-studio/character-features/user-personas.md) — Chat personas