Long messages

The size meter#

While you type, a small chip above the message box shows characters and estimated tokens against your limit. It turns yellow near the limit and red above it.

Big messages#

Click the file button next to the message box and paste your text.

• If it fits, you can insert it into the message box or send it.
• If it is too big, you get a preview of the parts and a choice of how to handle it.

Sending in parts#

The text is split on headings, paragraphs and sentences, never inside a code block unless one block is itself too big. Each part gets a short header such as [Part 2/5], and the last part carries your final instruction. The runner waits for each acknowledgement before sending the next.

Attaching as a file#

The alternative sends nothing as parts: the text is attached as message.txt and you add your question. This avoids extra queries but depends on Perplexity's file upload limits.

Accuracy#

Token counts are estimates (about four characters per token for prose, fewer for code), with a safety margin. Change the limit in the dialog if your account behaves differently.