How to get the most out of Claude, Anthropic’s artificial intelligence

Claude, developed by Anthropic, offers a range of capabilities that go beyond summarising text or reviewing emails. The tool combines the ability to manipulate documents, search for information online, and convert instructions into editable, shareable materials, making both everyday tasks and more complex projects easier.

1. Create documents and presentations with Artifacts

The Artifacts feature allows any request to be transformed into a standalone artefact independent of the conversation, such as a document, presentation, diagram, or interactive page. Once generated, you can request adjustments and refine the output without starting from scratch.

For example, you can request a presentation for a meeting, visualise a process in a flowchart, or create a simple page to explain a project. The resulting material can be edited and distributed as needed.

2. Interpret data and generate visualisations

Large spreadsheets can hide trends that are difficult to identify by simply looking at tables. Claude’s analytical capabilities allow you to examine data, perform calculations, and produce charts that simplify interpretation.

For instance, a marketing team can provide a campaign performance spreadsheet and request a comparison between different periods. It is essential to clarify the meaning of each column and validate calculations before making decisions based on the results.

3. Organise work with Projects

The Projects feature enables you to group conversations, files, and instructions related to the same topic, creating a dedicated space for recurring activities such as content planning, exam preparation, or professional research organisation.

By including guidance on target audience, objectives, and delivery format, the need to repeat context in each new interaction is reduced. This feature is particularly useful for work that evolves over several stages.

4. Create prototypes without starting with code

Using Artifacts, you can describe an idea and ask Claude to develop an interactive experience, such as a calculator, quiz, or simple dashboard. The tool generates an initial version that can be refined through new instructions.

This approach helps validate concepts before investing in full product development. However, prototypes may contain flaws and should not be automatically considered ready for professional use.

How to choose the right function

The best functionality depends on the nature of the task. Research requires reliable sources; analysis requires well-interpreted data; documents and prototypes need review before sharing.

Start by defining a real activity and the expected outcome. The clearer the request, the more likely you are to receive a useful response.

Experimenting with different features also helps identify which work steps can be accelerated without sacrificing human oversight.