Asking Questions

How to ask questions, continue conversations, share results, and choose the right analysis mode.

Starting a conversation

Type your question into the chat input at the bottom of the Explorer screen and press Enter. The AI Analyst will query your data and return an answer as a summary, table, or visualisation.

You don't need to phrase questions in any particular way — write as you would to a colleague. For tips on getting the most out of your questions, see Tips for Quick Analysis.

Conversational follow-ups

Explorer maintains context throughout your session, so you can keep digging without starting over:

• Highlight any text in a response to ask a follow-up question about that specific part

• Reply with a follow-up that builds on the previous answer

• Explore related angles without repeating context you've already established

This creates a natural analytical flow — start broad, then drill into the areas that matter.

Analysis modes

Explorer offers two modes for different types of questions:

• Quick Analysis — Returns a direct answer in under a minute. Best for KPIs, specific metrics, and routine checks.

• Deep Analysis — Creates a research plan, executes multiple analyses, and synthesises findings into a comprehensive report. Best for strategic questions, root cause analysis, and anything that spans multiple business areas.

You choose the mode when sending a message. For a full comparison and guidance on when to use each, see Deep Analysis vs Quick Analysis.

Sharing results

Every conversation in Explorer generates a unique URL. Share it with teammates so they can see exactly the same data and conclusions. Access remains protected — only users with access to the workspace can view shared links.

Debugging (Studio users)

If a result looks unexpected, the Debug in Studio button opens the full execution trace for that task — showing exactly which queries were run and how the answer was derived. This is only available to users with the Studio role.