Effort levels and thinking toggle in Claude

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Pictures from our Claude account (Free plan), on the web, 27 Oct 2026. Your screen may look different on another plan or device, or after an update.

1. Click the model name beside the send button.

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   You see the model menu and Effort row.

2. Move the pointer over Effort.

   Open the whole screen for step 2.

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   You see five effort levels.

3. Choose Low and type the train question.

   A train leaves at 9:00 at 60 km/h. A second train leaves the same station at 10:30 at 90 km/h on the same track. When does the second train catch up, and how far from the station?

   Copy the words
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4. Press Enter.

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   You see a short answer with a catch-up time and distance.

5. Open a new chat, choose High and type the same question.

   A train leaves at 9:00 at 60 km/h. A second train leaves the same station at 10:30 at 90 km/h on the same track. When does the second train catch up, and how far from the station?

   Copy the words
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6. Press Enter.

   Open the whole screen for step 6.

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   You see an answer with working and a distance check.

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