Summary: The current scrolling behavior negatively impacts usability. After a user sends a prompt to ChatGPT, the screen automatically scrolls to make room for the generated response. However, this results in the user’s own message being pushed out of view, making it hard for them to see what they just sent. This disrupts the user experience, especially when they need to reference their own message for context or adjustments.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Type a prompt in the input window.
- Send the prompt to ChatGPT.
- The screen scrolls down to make room for the generated response.
- The user’s own message gets pushed out of view, making it difficult to see what they sent.
Expected Behavior: Once the user sends their prompt, the screen should either:
- Stay in place, so the user can view both their prompt and the response, or
- Provide an option to scroll manually if the screen must adjust.
This would allow the user to easily refer back to their message without it disappearing from view.
Actual Behavior: After sending a prompt, the screen scrolls to reveal the response, but the user’s message is no longer visible, requiring them to manually scroll back up.
Additional Information: This issue is particularly disruptive when the user wants to tweak or build on their previous message, but cannot see it after sending it.
Recommendation: The scrolling behavior should be adjusted to improve usability and prevent the user’s prompt from being hidden. Options include:
- Freezing the viewport at the point of sending until the user interacts with the screen.
- Implementing a smooth scroll where the user’s message remains visible while also showing the response.
- Allowing users to toggle between viewing their prompt and the AI’s response.