Anthropic has rolled out a new feature for its Claude AI assistant: custom styles that offer users greater control over how the chatbot responds to different writing tasks. This update is now available to all Claude users and lets individuals train Claude to match their personal communication style or select from preset options.
The goal is to make Claude more adaptable and aligned with the unique needs of each user. Whether you're drafting a technical document, a formal email, or a marketing piece, Claude's responses can now reflect the tone, structure, and level of detail you prefer.
Users have several choices for preset styles:
- Formal: Ideal for polished, professional replies.
- Concise: Best for direct, to-the-point responses.
- Explanatory: Helpful for learning new concepts with more detailed explanations.
If the presets don’t fit, Claude also offers a custom style generator. Users can upload samples of their writing and specify how they want Claude to adapt, which allows for a tailored experience that grows as communication needs change. GitLab is among the early adopters of this feature. According to Taylor McCaslin, GitLab’s product lead for AI and ML technology, Claude’s custom styles have helped their teams maintain consistent communication across various tasks—from writing business cases to updating user documentation.
For anyone looking to make Claude’s responses more personal or appropriate for specific projects, this new feature seems promising. Whether you need something formal, concise, or educational, Claude can be fine-tuned to fit the job.