The Breakpoint tool creates interactive pauses in conversation with special UI elements that bring user attention to specific needs or decisions.

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Key Features

  • Special UI element integration
  • Enhanced user attention focus
  • Three distinct breakpoint types
  • Clear communication pauses
  • Interactive decision points
  • Structured user responses

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When Used

  • Need specific information
  • Making logical assumptions
  • Presenting user choices
  • Requiring clarification
  • Verifying decisions
  • Critical user input needed

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Breakpoint Types

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Clarification Breakpoint

  • Purpose: Request new information or clarity
  • When to use: Missing critical details
  • Format: Clear description of needed information
  • Example: “What time period should we analyze?”
  • Best practice: Keep requests focused

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Assumption Breakpoint

  • Purpose: Verify logical leaps
  • When to use: Making significant assumptions
  • Format: Description of planned actions
  • Example: “I’ll assume last quarter’s data”
  • Best practice: Explain reasoning clearly

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Choice Breakpoint

  • Purpose: User decision between options
  • When to use: 2-3 known alternatives exist
  • Format: Clear option descriptions
  • Example: “Choose visualization: bar or line?”
  • Best practice: Limited, clear choices