Optimize GPT-5.6 Sol Output by Manually Selecting Reasoning Levels
Match the AI's cognitive effort to your project's complexity.
Manually adjust the reasoning level of GPT-5.6 Sol to Medium, High, or Extra High for complex coding, research, or design tasks.
The Scenario
You are tackling a high-stakes project like cybersecurity analysis or complex scientific research where standard 'Instant' responses lack the necessary depth.
Before & after
Previously, you might have used a standard model and hoped it would apply enough logic, or spent 30 minutes manually breaking down a complex problem to guide the AI.
Select a specific reasoning level (Medium, High, or Extra High) in the model picker to match your task complexity. This takes about 5 seconds to configure.
The Prompt
I am working on [DESCRIBE COMPLEX TASK, E.G., A CYBERSECURITY AUDIT OF A PYTHON SCRIPT]. Please use [MEDIUM/HIGH/EXTRA HIGH] reasoning to analyze this for [SPECIFIC GOALS].
GPT-5.6 Sol introduces granular reasoning controls. You can toggle 'Automatic switching' or manually select Medium, High, or Extra High reasoning depending on whether you are doing simple research or deep scientific modeling.
Source
Model Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"GPT-5.6 Sol now powers the Medium, High, and Extra High reasoning options on eligible plans."