Asking questions with xBrain is as easy as talking to a colleague. You can use simple, natural language to explore your data, uncover insights, or make decisions.
Whether you’re looking for summaries, comparisons, or raw answers, xBrain is designed to understand what you mean—and deliver meaningful responses based on what you’re allowed to access.
Ways to Ask #
You can type, speak, or paste your question into the Ex.Brain input box:
- Use full sentences (“How did sales perform last month?”)
- Ask short queries (“Q1 hiring goals”)
- Upload a file or image and ask a question about it
Examples of Great Questions #
Type | Example |
Summary | “Summarize our latest training document.” |
Metrics | “Show average revenue by location for April.” |
Comparison | “Compare sales between March and April for our LA branch.” |
Status | “Which onboarding tasks are still incomplete for the NY office?” |
Decision Support | “What product category had the most returns last quarter?” |
Role-specific | “What should our GM know about this week’s guest feedback?” |
Using Voice to Ask #
If enabled, click the microphone icon to start speaking:
- Say your question clearly
- Pause to let it process
- Ex.Brain will transcribe and respond in real-time
Note: Voice-to-text accuracy improves with quiet background and a strong connection.
Attachments & Visual Inputs #
Ex.Brain also lets you:
- Upload a PDF, image, or spreadsheet
- Ask questions about that file
- Generate summaries, action items, or timelines
Example: “Here’s the Q3 budget report—what are the key highlights?”
What NOT to Ask #
Ex.Brain is powerful—but not unlimited. Avoid:
- Questions outside your role or access level
- Personal or confidential requests unrelated to business use
- Trying to access deleted or restricted Blocks
If unsure, ask: “What can I ask you right now?”