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How to Open a Blank Canvas in ChatGPT

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to launch a blank Canvas workspace in ChatGPT.

Quick summary

The ChatGPT Canvas feature lets you open a split-view workspace where you can write, edit, and create alongside the AI in real time. Activating it requires selecting the GPT-4o with canvas model from the dropdown menu before starting a conversation.


Steps

  1. Open the model dropdown menu in ChatGPT and make sure you've selected a Canvas-enabled model.
  2. Click on GPT-4o with canvas to activate the canvas workspace.
  3. You'll now see a split view—chat on the left and a blank canvas on the right, ready to create.

📌 Why this matters

ChatGPT Canvas transforms the standard chat interface into a dual-pane creative workspace, making it significantly easier to draft, revise, and refine long-form content or code alongside AI assistance. By activating GPT-4o with canvas, users gain a persistent editing surface that keeps their work visible while the conversation continues. This feature is especially valuable for writers, developers, and knowledge workers who need structured output rather than scattered chat replies. Understanding how to open a blank canvas in ChatGPT is the essential first step to unlocking this more productive, document-centric AI workflow.
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