> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guides.runner.now/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tips and tricks

> Quick wins and hidden features to get more out of Runner every day.

You don't need to be a power user. These are quick wins and things you might not have found yet.

## Talk to Runner like a person

The more specific you are, the better the result. No special commands. Just say what you need.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Too vague">
    *"Help me with email"*

    Runner can't do much with this. Help with what? Which emails?
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Just right">
    *"Check my unread emails from the last 24 hours. Group them by who sent them. Highlight anything that needs a reply today."*

    Runner gets it right.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Ask for a draft, then review it

Runner always shows you a draft before sending. You can make that even more explicit:

*"Draft a reply to Sarah's email about the Q2 budget. Be concise and confirm the Tuesday deadline. Don't send yet — let me review it first."*

You get a draft card you can read, tweak, and send.

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## Chain multiple things in one message

You don't need separate conversations for related tasks. Ask for everything at once:

*"Check my calendar for tomorrow, pull prep notes for my meetings, and draft a Slack message to the team with our standup agenda for the 10am."*

Runner handles all three and shows you the results.

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## Use dictation

Click the mic icon or use the keyboard shortcut. Great for when you're thinking out loud or you've got your hands full.

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## Search across everything

Press `Cmd+K` (Mac) or `Ctrl+K` (Windows/Linux) to search across every conversation in your workspace. Messages, results, file content. All of it.

Lost that summary Runner gave you last Tuesday? Search for it.

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## Attach files for more context

Drag a file into the conversation to give Runner extra context. Works with PDFs, spreadsheets, images, and text files.

*\[Attached: Q2-budget.pdf]*

*"Review this budget and flag any line items that went up more than 20% from last quarter."*

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## Ask Runner to explain its thinking

If Runner does something unexpected, ask why:

*"Why did you mark that email as urgent?"*

Runner explains its reasoning and you can correct it.

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## Everyday prompts you can steal

Not sure what to ask? Steal these.

### First thing in the morning

* *"What's on my calendar today and what should I prep for?"*
* *"Show me my top 5 most important unread emails"*
* *"What did I miss in Slack overnight?"*

### Middle of the day

* *"Draft a reply to the last email from Jordan"*
* *"What tasks are due this week?"*
* *"Summarize the Slack thread in #product about the launch"*

### Before you close your laptop

* *"What emails did I send today that haven't gotten replies?"*
* *"Summarize what I got done today"*
* *"What's on my calendar for tomorrow?"*

### End of the week

* *"Give me a summary of this week: emails, meetings, and completed tasks"*
* *"What follow-ups do I owe people?"*
* *"What are the three most important things for next week?"*

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## What's next?

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  <Card title="Best practices" icon="shield-check" href="/tips/best-practices">
    How to get the most out of Runner right away.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Workflows" icon="arrows-spin" href="/workflows/overview">
    Put these tips into action with multi-step workflows.
  </Card>
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