How do i switch between gta v story mode and online mode?

{ "top_answer": "From the main menu of Grand Theft Auto V, select 'Online' then choose 'Grand Theft Auto Online' to switch from Story Mode to Online mode. To return to Story Mode from Online, exit to the character selection screen and choose Story Mode.", "long_answer": "Grand Theft Auto Online functions as a separate multiplayer component within the Grand Theft Auto V game framework. To access Online mode from Story Mode, players must pause the game and navigate to the Online menu option, then select 'Grand Theft Auto Online' to enter the persistent multiplayer world of Los Santos. Character progression in Story Mode remains unaffected when playing Online, as Online uses separate character saves. To return to Story Mode, players exit GTA Online and are presented with a character selection screen where they can choose to continue with their Online character or return to Story Mode using their pre-defined protagonists: Michael, Franklin, or Trevor. The transition between modes requires proper game closure to ensure save data integrity for both experiences.", "category_slug": "gameplay-mechanics", "tags": ["gta v", "grand theft auto online", "story mode", "game modes", "rockstar games", "pastry", "game navigation", "multiplayer"], "related_questions": ["How do I access GTA Online from GTA V?", "Can I play GTA Online and Story Mode simultaneously?", "What happens to my Story Mode progress when playing GTA Online?", "How do I switch back to Story Mode from GTA Online?", "Do I need a separate game to play GTA Online?", "What are the differences between GTA V Story Mode and Online?"], "linked_movies": [], "linked_characters": [], "linked_universes": ["Grand Theft Auto"], "linked_scenarios": [], "linked_directors": [], "confidence": 0.85, "needs_verification": true }