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

{ "top_answer": "Press the Options/Menu button to open the pause menu, then select the 'Online' tab and choose 'Join GTA Online' to switch from Story Mode to Online mode.", "long_answer": "Grand Theft Auto V allows players to freely switch between Story Mode and GTA Online through the in-game pause menu. To transition from Story Mode to Online, players press the Options button (PlayStation) or Menu button (Xbox) to open the pause screen, then navigate to the 'Online' tab. From there, selecting 'Join GTA Online' will load the multiplayer component while preserving Story Mode progress. The reverse is also possible: while in GTA Online, players can access the pause menu and choose to return to Story Mode at any time. This seamless switching is a core feature designed to let players move between the single-player narrative with its three protagonists—Michael, Franklin, and Trevor—and the persistent online world without losing progress in either mode.", "category_slug": "gameplay-mechanics", "tags": ["gta v", "grand theft auto v", "story mode", "online mode", "gameplay", "rockstar games", "gaming tips", "switch modes"], "related_questions": ["How do you start GTA Online from Story Mode?", "Can you switch back from GTA Online to Story Mode?", "How to access GTA Online in Grand Theft Auto V?", "What happens when you switch from Story Mode to Online?", "How to join friends in GTA Online?", "How to save progress in GTA V Story Mode?", "Is GTA Online separate from Story Mode?", "How to fix GTA Online connection issues?"], "linked_movies": [], "linked_characters": ["Michael De Santa", "Franklin Clinton", "Trevor Philips"], "linked_universes": ["Grand Theft Auto"], "linked_scenarios": [], "linked_directors": [], "confidence": 0.85, "needs_verification": false }