Guided mode vs quick mode

Both modes live on the first step of the essay builder. Your choice only affects when you see structure, not whether you can edit later.

Use guided mode when

1. A rubric or outline is part of the grade or review.
2. Section order changes the argument (thesis papers, formal proposals, grant-style narratives).
3. You want one explicit checkpoint before the model spends words on full paragraphs.

Guided mode generates a complete outline first. You approve or adjust it, then body generation begins.

Use quick mode when

1. The piece is short or exploratory and structure is flexible.
2. You are iterating in chat afterward anyway, so a perfect first outline matters less.
3. You are comfortable editing headings and paragraphs once the first pass lands.

Quick mode skips the outline approval gate and moves from topic and settings into drafting faster.

Switching later

You choose the mode before the builder locks in your settings. If you change your mind after generation starts, start a new document from Create and pick the other mode. There is no mid-flow toggle today.

Next step

Open the essay builder and pick Guided or Quick on the first screen.