When to use Ask Claire
- You are about to add an annotation — for example, noting that an argument lacks depth — but want to check whether the student addressed it elsewhere in the submission first.
- You remember reading an interesting point in an earlier section but can’t locate it or recall it accurately.
- You are unsure whether you have interpreted a student’s intentions correctly and want to verify before grading.
Opening and using Ask Claire
Open the chat panel
Click the Ask Claire button on the left side of the screen, or press [ on your keyboard. The chat panel opens on the left side of the screen.
Ask your question
Type your question naturally. Because Claire knows which Block you are currently focused on, you do not need to add extra context. For example: “Is this mentioned elsewhere?” or “What does the student say about methodology in the introduction?”
Claire is contextually aware. It knows which Block you are focused on when you send a message, so you can ask direct questions without restating where you are in the document.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| [ | Show / hide the Ask Claire chat panel |
- To learn how to add highlights and notes to a submission, see Annotate.
- If you want to keep private notes without them appearing in student feedback, check out the Scratchpad.