Associate lets you customize how it communicates with you. You can control response length, tone, and add custom instructions so outputs better match your preferences.
Set your tone & style preferences
Open Spellbook
Go to Account > Settings
Select Tone & Style
Choose your preferences (see below)
Changes are saved automatically
Available settings
Response Style
Controls how detailed Associate’s responses are:
Default: Balanced responses
Concise: Short, direct answers (often in bullet points)
Detailed: More comprehensive responses with added context
Tone
Sets the overall voice of responses:
Professional
Friendly
Direct
Custom Instructions
Add specific preferences in free text (up to 1,000 characters).
Examples:
“Always respond in French”
“Never use em dashes”
“Assume I represent the buyer”
How it works
Your settings apply across all conversations and document edits
You only need to set them once
Associate will follow these preferences automatically in future interactions
Tips
Use Concise + Direct for quick reviews or redline summaries
Use Detailed + Professional for client-facing explanations
Add Custom Instructions for consistent formatting, language, or assumptions
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