{"id":999,"date":"2021-01-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/?p=999"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:56:09","slug":"slack-tips-and-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"60 Slack Tips &amp; Tricks You Should Know [2026 Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Slack is arguably the most popular software to communicate on tasks within your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn some cool Slack tips and tricks and make your work a little simpler in the process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either you are a regular Slacker or have just started using it, there are many ways to do more on Slack easily and quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In this article, you&#8217;ll find:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#How_Is_Slack_Different_from_Email\" >How Is Slack Different from Email?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#Should_Your_Team_Use_Slack\" >Should Your Team Use Slack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#How_to_Use_Slack_60_Slack_Tips_and_Tricks\" >How to Use Slack: 60 Slack Tips and Tricks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#1_Set_your_status\" >1. Set your status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#2_Activate_%E2%80%9CRemind_Me_About_This%E2%80%9D\" >2. Activate \u201cRemind Me About This\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#3_How_to_Start_a_Private_Conversation\" >3. How to Start a Private Conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#4_Customize_Your_Notifications\" >4. Customize Your Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#5_Add_Apps_to_Slack\" >5. Add Apps to Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#6_Pin_Important_MessagesDocs\" >6. Pin Important Messages\/Docs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#7_Highlight_Keywords\" >7. Highlight Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#8_Customize_How_Emoji_Appear\" >8. Customize How Emoji Appear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#9_Make_A_Shrug\" >9. Make A Shrug<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#10_Mark_As_Read_Settings\" >10. Mark As Read Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#11_Star_Important_Channel\" >11. Star Important Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#12_Set_Reminders_For_Yourself\" >12. Set Reminders For Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#13_Create_a_Custom_Link_Text\" >13. Create a Custom Link Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#14_Send_Direct_Messages_from_Anywhere_in_Your_Workspace\" >14. Send Direct Messages from Anywhere in Your Workspace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#15_Slack_Advanced_Search\" >15. Slack Advanced Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#16_Create_Your_Own_Emoji\" >16. Create Your Own Emoji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#17_Keep_a_Message_Unread\" >17. Keep a Message Unread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#18_Only_View_Your_Activity\" >18. Only View Your Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#19_Minimize_the_Noise\" >19. Minimize the Noise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#20_Activate_Do_Not_Disturb_for_a_set_Block_of_Time\" >20. Activate Do Not Disturb for a set Block of Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#21_Sidebar_Settings\" >21. Sidebar Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#22_Forward_Email_to_Slack\" >22. Forward Email to Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#23_Repost_a_Message\" >23. Repost a Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#24_Create_Text_Snippets_for_Reuse\" >24. Create Text Snippets for Reuse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#25_Create_a_Post\" >25. Create a Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#26_Switch_to_Dark_Mode\" >26. Switch to Dark Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#27_See_Keyboard_Shortcuts\" >27. See Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#28_Access_an_Infinite_Pool_of_GIFs\" >28. Access an Infinite Pool of GIFs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#29_Instantly_Edit_the_Message_You_Sent\" >29. Instantly Edit the Message You Sent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#30_Collapse_The_Gifs\" >30. Collapse The Gifs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#31_Change_The_Default_Download_Location\" >31. Change The Default Download Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#32_Make_an_Announcement\" >32. Make an Announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#33_Create_a_Pretty_Theme\" >33. Create a Pretty Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#34_Remove_an_App_from_Slack\" >34. Remove an App from Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#35_Remove_Unnecessary_Images\" >35. Remove Unnecessary Images<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#36_Browse_Slack_Channels_and_Join\" >36. Browse Slack Channels and Join<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#37_Break_the_Long_Messages\" >37. Break the Long Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#38_Make_a_Call\" >38. Make a Call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#39_Unfollow_Thread\" >39. Unfollow Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#40_Sync_Your_Status_to_Your_Calendar\" >40. Sync Your Status to Your Calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#41_Add_emojis_to_the_Message_With_Autocomplete\" >41. Add emojis to the Message (With Autocomplete!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#42_Organize_and_Find_Files\" >42. Organize and Find Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#43_Share_Private_Thread_Message_Back_to_the_Channel\" >43. Share Private Thread Message Back to the Channel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#44_How_to_Recognize_Coworkers_for_a_Job_Well_Done\" >44. How to Recognize Coworkers for a Job Well Done<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#45_Upload_and_Share_File_In_Slack\" >45. Upload and Share File In Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#46_Screen_Sharing_on_Slack\" >46. Screen Sharing on Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#47_How_to_Get_Google_Analytics_Reports_in_Slack\" >47. How to Get Google Analytics Reports in Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#48_How_to_Get_New_Slack_Updates\" >48. How to Get New Slack Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#49_Enable_Two-factor_Authentication\" >49. Enable Two-factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#50_Get_the_Channel_Details\" >50. Get the Channel Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#51_Get_Remote_Work_Tips_and_Resources_in_Slack\" >51. Get Remote Work Tips and Resources in Slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#52_Deliver_Messages_On_Behalf_of_Cartoon_or_Celebrity\" >52. Deliver Messages On Behalf of Cartoon or Celebrity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#53_One-Click_Sign-Out_From_All\" >53. One-Click Sign-Out From All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#54_Remove_Users_You_Dont_Want\" >54. Remove Users You Don\u2019t Want<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#55_Turn_a_Slack_Message_Into_Task\" >55. Turn a Slack Message Into Task<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#56_Locate_your_Slack_URL\" >56. Locate your Slack URL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#57_Access_the_complete_workspace_analytics\" >57. Access the complete workspace analytics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#58_Create_a_User_Group\" >58. Create a User Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#59_Pause_Notifications\" >59. Pause Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#60_Integrate_essential_apps_with_Slack\" >60. Integrate essential apps with Slack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-and-tricks\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-slack-different-from-email\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Slack_Different_from_Email\"><\/span><strong>How Is Slack Different from Email?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack makes creating channels and organizing the work and tasks far simpler, combining a chat tool, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pics.io\/7-slack-integrations-to-make-your-platform-even-more-fruitful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file sharing platform<\/a>, and task assigning into the same place\u2014no more hunting for lost documents like email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack is centered around immediacy and collaboration, which allows for easy discussion between teams. Using Slack for internal team communication reduces internal email, bringing you closer to <strong><em>Zero Email. <\/em><\/strong>In Slack, questions are quickly answered, and decisions are made swiftly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Slack has different channels that employees can join that are important to them, and ignore the rest of them. Employees can even leave channels when they\u2019re no longer relevant, then rejoin later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/expandedramblings.com\/index.php\/slack-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">87% of Slack users<\/a> that say it improves their communication and collaboration inside their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also integrate your favorite apps and tools with Slack to get real-time updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-your-team-use-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Your_Team_Use_Slack\"><\/span><strong>Should Your Team Use Slack?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-word answer is: <strong>YES<\/strong>. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/\">Springworks<\/a>, we use Slack and we just love it \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some quick reasons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s a great tool to stay connected and energized with a big distributed team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time integration with third-party project management\/marketing\/video conferencing\/sales tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has channels to collaborate and coordinate the work no matter where they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more long <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.superhuman.com\/email-thread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email threads<\/a>. Private channels for all kinds of communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slack is quick, which encourages real-time brainstorming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wondering how to get the most out of Slack and use its functions? Make sure you read this <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\">MONSTER Slack guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Want to learn how to use Slack effectively? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\">Here&#8217;s a Playbook of 100 Slack Tips and Tricks. Download your Free Copy Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-use-slack-60-slack-tips-and-tricks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Slack_60_Slack_Tips_and_Tricks\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Slack: 60 Slack Tips and Tricks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some best Slack tips and tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-set-your-status\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_your_status\"><\/span><strong>1. Set your status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just look in the upper left corner of Slack to find your login name, and select it. From here, choose Set a status. This will open a new window:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/DyfJFRX_Ia2Y-q5G8VZIN5nSmDQmA6lbSJhPXf0zrrMS7fg6g06WGJ39oa2HQ8IzZheqI6V9yERW59-duwD9Ij2IhBTIlsbPYM0YjVwcqo8CYtJfgEGYaupGF__TuTjSp0tU0N4V\" alt=\"status\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also create a custom status for whatever you want:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zIrCuzpfFJ1IvKVF-QFT9WH4yy3_VEU1QD3JgxLf9O48y1ik0q9oYRiwFQBFig5WaHE8eC1SWmgqTj0HhGSNL8rKG_wNhiLlDDKEwWSk_IX3ACkQ8P84OsW7h6Cp1e-_pJUHL3Co\" alt=\"set status\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-activate-remind-me-about-this\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Activate_%E2%80%9CRemind_Me_About_This%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>2. Activate \u201cRemind Me About This\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just select any message, and click the three dots to open up more information. On this menu, select Remind me about this, and then choose when you want to be reminded, anywhere from 20 minutes to next week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ud9bGyARlUo8YU29PO31is218hYKbLYxxxuw6x_dm9S-T-UoihjlOF6ACaLuRPl8E6co7SAJXwprGCdBoAm1D_LaMKkij3X0jbRgriZPu-4NHjhA_a1lW0fW5EOmPxhPV0m-Drp6\" alt=\"remind me about this\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-how-to-start-a-private-conversation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_Start_a_Private_Conversation\"><\/span><strong>3. How to Start a Private Conversation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hover over a message with the person you want to talk with, and look to the right to see the icons that pop up. Select the speech bubble to start a brand new thread with that person.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/70UhgEUITETJ48JnH1ZWW2A0A4fBffxdEz3dIpKR2GcL3ZuVIzVryinhos99k30LlMQsxWCU1pBdUQ0oky3VI2cyRa6fiWZf4kTIa57odu0e1JEQcKpQ0s9rViFvroSFT8yrklKz\" alt=\"start a thread\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-customize-your-notifications\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Customize_Your_Notifications\"><\/span><strong>4. Customize Your Notifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your name on Slack &gt;&gt;&gt; go to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; Here you can see all the notification options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/GjKKSt183-vv1w7WFf_YopkcoTOjj-Xn5hN5Ub3I1LiYeXvyJImDA1C2moSI4JTqGRduMwvnZaaThon1qf24tR2qit5E27LST8gewmQexMOw3wLqZ1O1BpdSle56fBug0YkIce_a\" alt=\"slack-notifications\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-add-apps-to-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Add_Apps_to_Slack\"><\/span><strong>5. Add Apps to Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at available apps in the lower-left corner of your Slack by clicking \u201c+\u201d sign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/T1Ew-vkV1NCLUwzgQHoAcfPai17RmlGAN2lAsJH-7pfG95N3tfm-yQAo4yZJymvYrVE1vRi2DkTSEn0LVsWbDTyaiUEyKcQH4S7z8dEsSKgULue7OeNmt7c1Bgw8SBP4KtwIdh_O\" alt=\"slack apps\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-pin-important-messages-docs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pin_Important_MessagesDocs\"><\/span><strong>6. Pin Important Messages\/Docs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the message &gt;&gt;&gt; click the three dots &gt;&gt;&gt; on this menu, select pin to this conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/5H4y-mCZw8WUrG9hy-Ymrr8n1-Cczeh6f6ONx3Z3BwmPLc0uIlm5l8eYRUZOf3ZVfO-Y_OvUcoorWX_LMyxLC9ZbkUfk-twRIECO71f_aM6opjGwn6B5J1vgaGRP3fi9yIqRA7fi\" alt=\"Pin message\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-highlight-keywords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Highlight_Keywords\"><\/span><strong>7. Highlight Keywords<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; select Notifications &gt;&gt;&gt; scroll down to the Highlight Words section &gt;&gt;&gt; list all the words you&#8217;d like to get a notification for when mentioned in any of your company&#8217;s Slack channels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/_pcRyGZ9C5HkIhNvv4IwI5PHZOgaoScIN5MtBjUHKDNtCPxwo-aX8NBjQDhjeofmn8-NB4iom4jTpAEGyLUeL7Gxfs5y_9CYDStJWuM5rH30Rq5C0zsmmMzVdA4AAibdWAmJFYfg\" alt=\"keywords\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-customize-how-emoji-appear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Customize_How_Emoji_Appear\"><\/span><strong>8. Customize How Emoji Appear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; select Messages and Media &gt;&gt;&gt; adjust how emoji show up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Lv7GIFR3gXSnnNseYblAnTV6JSjXPlbqnEf3JsYwAznBbWe9jHDJ035VvjDKC2M_3jazAfy5_4puahYLrdlBp3wkHBWcATLZzvhekbxFnAPQU8GQW5lUtpUP_rtvB8Hfxp48xJdx\" alt=\"custom empji\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-make-a-shrug\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Make_A_Shrug\"><\/span><strong>9. Make A Shrug<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By typing &#8220;\/shrug&#8221; you can quickly insert the iconic shrug emoticon in Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/rTH1r_iSBDA755WeFvcczzYsQfMoE6hifKpljB6tf3JauMBvMrS0Y0HEZNVrFTSiXjGflxo-ESxDW4bM4QK2dx6VfFap9iREeVjfPA_qxT8PTrPkzCwaCWn9wfkwCDg7yZOrV88U\" alt=\"shrug\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-mark-as-read-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Mark_As_Read_Settings\"><\/span><strong>10. Mark As Read Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; Head to the Mark as Read section &gt;&gt;&gt; adjust how you want your read messages to appear when you enter a channel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/HFrQSl-MzkhQ1OI-rV4ljx8X5StSQc7gPXz_q-pzrcWg2UOqYu4IZlXhFCLmvJq_ezqY-u-KvbZhiRGcH_s7G82yH0uwwEukhRQLau24NjLOMc69WfJNSDUxF93mLqcsEnWuFyme\" alt=\"mark as read\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-star-important-channel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Star_Important_Channel\"><\/span><strong>11. Star Important Channel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the channel &gt;&gt;&gt; Right Click &gt;&gt;&gt; and select star channel from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/LHOL2iZf6rmMZH_GOXq7cAMJc9lEi8KvUr4XO7etbOJ-Cav8Z7KZwM1cOpsu72KeU3KK9FDWykDDlrcZUtYbkCFpUDxjs6w0ofq91kJC5OLxckBj9IZiGQcgLUE48nQ_TO3dPyHe\" alt=\"star channel\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-set-reminders-for-yourself\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Set_Reminders_For_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>12. Set Reminders For Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>just message slackbot &#8220;\/remind [someone] [to do something] at [a specific time].&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/KZBwzzmf6Rbj4FqwgYIldjhsV89c8ewRyG_5nifVarirvOU81l8I3rMhjhxGOUwv_GVmYbxj0cfJiU7Sov7E9e0C77y6jGMI5Q-zwpsmLK79Mc2sRx14o7Xt9HRn0ROL0p0hQaDF\" alt=\"set reminder\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-create-a-custom-link-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Create_a_Custom_Link_Text\"><\/span><strong>13. Create a Custom Link Text<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Copy and paste a URL into Slack &gt;&gt;&gt; Click on the URL &gt;&gt;&gt; Click edit button to write your custom link text.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/hKigdxk9VIg0DDzsq_6bJoKcmw4RewsmwxjA9GGbjqnZ6iP4WGDWktmsV8CpweC3twfYyrjHeb_OTau4sTlf_l-3PyoDkelefZsdI7mE5S8O5WbxL2EA3d5TeL1gnukdAhKl0-Yc\" alt=\"edit link\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-send-direct-messages-from-anywhere-in-your-workspace\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Send_Direct_Messages_from_Anywhere_in_Your_Workspace\"><\/span><strong>14. Send Direct Messages from Anywhere in Your Workspace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the command \u201c\/msg @User\u201d to send a direct message to any user from any channel in your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/nv494V9c_gL9BVRkQF-7xbwqD7ROJ8gUmTvse8xLZAPpiQ1N0pjkncDaBNeTvKdkMJUBPYTRgO2aoXel70U_8MdwijRFgvn4t7dYnfYxlKN0QaP0VS4L3N8ZrkiDD_3E7HXBAIhJ\" alt=\"direct message\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-slack-advanced-search\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Slack_Advanced_Search\"><\/span><strong>15. Slack Advanced Search<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search a Single Channel at a Time Using \u201cin:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/B0Mqwp4xNKGwEEZ8azke2EhGTmPiJ-G7RJ72Mb3ZpEV8x2nXJIVvqy8me0oXTUV5roKsgEV-VigEO4aMKmYJacVI1O1-S67g_aw-wJd59RjYte3jpBblaEOgQeA-bvG6KzSK-inf\" alt=\"search\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Search Messages From a Single User Using \u201cfrom:\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/1lhsHKhipHagSNui2Epggnbo-_zoJQzoaHA5baN3era87dqTLSStnLzGc4L_ogp6g5fvYv-JAK8l8whoNCVLebMXZz8r0epejU9O7QBooU13xrQzgrMve5EhsmsBlIWQep84-_z0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After: narrows the search down to messages received after a specific date.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/aGRD6ccfEg3BEOL6g7D1DhHxdmHHNAytrCaFrSDhViUhWMkX3LWqjA9FRU50CdO0FAo8yhDlaHlJq6NR0Sa7q6LrqKQ0KuGFEeRhs5NvVP27hcM_HbFOQWMbx3X6ckfR_y5nAfCt\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before: narrows the search down to messages received before a specific date.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/J13nuK3RvREQPvL7VN-aQATmtyDKz-TdHg_nELQYAiGtuPrHGXA8moyGcRJ6GvCGSmWXXST2qNpnGCGtMbD5HWIMAv_iyoRWSe8xkrBVmZhW4UOIjm7LFQYiWhSG9ht05fTvwnaU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Has: is a parameter that lets you search for messages that have a particular element.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/9epcPtO85_THmmDK8mF9pmYIYFQC11e22aj6ZSLfW34UVs8SGMXUj3BQmJmuKTsSmoAffbwb3-cvOnWH6h_3DkZHjj9weWzfU1nCu-1ZDRdwoEeGB7f5ibuJgNYxnfPaZhwCMj8k\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-create-your-own-emoji\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Create_Your_Own_Emoji\"><\/span><strong>16. Create Your Own Emoji<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select Customize Your Workspace page &gt;&gt;&gt; Then select the \u201cCustomize Slack\u201d &gt;&gt;&gt; Click \u201cAdd Custom Emoji\u201d to open the menu &gt;&gt;&gt; Add your emoji and save.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/2ie_sfs9mM0nfwama-Cq6u8hzbuxwI6JozZw6Eqsku6NISUFIeRn-P3RN9rrU9brFtq2Ln0FQxZ8zDdvAobGX0_MU5yf4AcX9thidWqwNU1NOrwsOvt3-ybw0VYqg8Z9yjU5sO2I\" alt=\"emoji\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-keep-a-message-unread\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Keep_a_Message_Unread\"><\/span><strong>17. Keep a Message Unread<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the message &gt;&gt;&gt; click the three dots &gt;&gt;&gt; on this menu, select mark unread option.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-Wr6-wlpU2Wdu6tLRaoXKB8Q4m7hDkZmm_WdezpY0E-VPBs5XnW2qXDhPMU4lHgi_ujmT6YULvhYhQ8TlzzLTQcMF9WAraDy6RP6Vrj672WlHjDKaENfPJ30j07u_hUR8F0DG506\" alt=\"message unread\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-only-view-your-activity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Only_View_Your_Activity\"><\/span><strong>18. Only View Your Activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the @ icon at the upper-right of the desktop &gt;&gt;&gt; A new pane opens labeled Activity &gt;&gt;&gt; see all your most recent mentions, reactions, channel-wide announcements, and keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/xq8G2FG0W7QzCKaEhPDRRVoZXoUCCSUcwo7gCccuLkSzzR3kgBjE4bGYS58ZxTfTpMRAMc-oKiGCgt1zj-lrUny2g5zHYePIPtQByueULvc3xUREyJSHiRdK1P8DqZV6aMPfvv7P\" alt=\"activity\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-minimize-the-noise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Minimize_the_Noise\"><\/span><strong>19. Minimize the Noise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Your Name &gt; Preferences &gt; Notifications &gt; Sound &amp; Appearance to make batch changes\u2014one change impacts all channels\u2014or make changes individually for each channel by clicking the channel\/group name.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/S3GZww4R6ZN9-6Q9FbKdGtzyTlaI4SALwYAKOA9swOLLmKAUNMgCZBl28-AcgO3nf2IBj9-Igvev57MbpQe-nEm6xXgihw7KYoAWQL-8ZkrmhOSrhsbKnby5kRBpsORWEi_w8XEO\" alt=\"sound setting\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-activate-do-not-disturb-for-a-set-block-of-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Activate_Do_Not_Disturb_for_a_set_Block_of_Time\"><\/span><strong>20. Activate Do Not Disturb for a set Block of Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Your Name &gt; Preferences &gt; Notifications &gt; Set DND Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/YH10nlJYFbGcLV3Lnng9B1oa_ZnDoIT1i8wNuy43g9wmtNOZ-i6WVzc6jSRc4jERVW09A1VI6CVsZb1kA77ln6j31AZEKLFIwGFJmJihRxvpXBzc0HJbuRFFqTHw73n_yDTnxK04\" alt=\"DND\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-sidebar-settings\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Sidebar_Settings\"><\/span><strong>21. Sidebar Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Your Name &gt; Preferences &gt; Sidebar &gt; Create your own sidebar section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/ZeorhC4kE6xxZsIUetE0zc7lv8RpAe8YvBy9MJEu1DB_npKzAmmeXsxxroC10Y9QLZ_IJ92wbtxKOQYfpfYaiGM2KbhyfO8SHTosx4mqtK6G1QFH6nnz3YrfXEMAAeUT-PbB0Lev\" alt=\"sidebar\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-forward-email-to-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Forward_Email_to_Slack\"><\/span><strong>22. Forward Email to Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate the Email app for Slack &gt;&gt;&gt; Click Set Up &gt; Add Email Integration to create an email address that will forward directly to a channel, a group, or even an individual user inside Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/JjoKyWHDe9J1-Bgz0Qhagd3vWpmuhdkRgbz2KYY9PmMx3av6V7Vfad_JU4KqxHPyvyqncSN7BFE90c_qW97aPxRgvK1PeCst5-bjQjCdH-hi9OsIYlh7HI6GVvz3b5kWWmjsYluc\" alt=\"forward email\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-repost-a-message\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Repost_a_Message\"><\/span><strong>23. Repost a Message<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the original message &gt;&gt;&gt; Click the three-dotted lines next to the message &gt;&gt;&gt; And select Copy Link &gt;&gt;&gt; Then paste the link in any channel\/group or a DM.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/LPY0ZwoQI-IWMp-BV62vsApVqUeADjViO7Bj_S5VYM5moU7nxdVRCWLXFtrdoZa_ap_yg-rTwNx6atEXDH9nHR9FZdFjj9UeBoHuwT7Jn_A3H1V5vjjKSI6E5C_kt6qpUIVIwUod\" alt=\"repost message\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-create-text-snippets-for-reuse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Create_Text_Snippets_for_Reuse\"><\/span><strong>24. Create Text Snippets for Reuse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a snippet, click the paperclip next to a message block &gt;&gt;&gt; Then click the + Create New &gt;&gt;&gt; and select &#8220;Code or text snippet.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/dxyWRlbqCBLyoZPEv8owPjCwblUzUbJpIyA7EgQ2nygh2HlzB9LgE0BDX1U_mqodHOrXGtgNwBypN_vfIezi8fp771wLj6mIPaLFkZ30YwckMzJh-db2IEpOVN8ZJ4UwwByyx8G8\" alt=\"create a code\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-25-create-a-post\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Create_a_Post\"><\/span><strong>25. Create a Post<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a Post, click the paperclip next to a message block &gt;&gt;&gt; then click the + Create New &gt;&gt;&gt; and select \u201cCreate a Post\u201d. A new window appears; it looks like a blog composition interface.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/NAoZt6go-x55mzSlmC7tHerBSvgqkDqLLNhWS9eiYo3K-JrUsGgCOq9PgDErlxHnFp4vWNIQbc-tFDAqpxsUqgpwGyZfqZYvduqG5-uEaCwGoLW4aWLd6hJUy6SsvIq_7z8NwkOm\" alt=\"create a post\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong>Want to learn how to use Slack effectively? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\">Here&#8217;s a Playbook of 100 Slack Tips and Tricks. Download your Free Copy Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-26-switch-to-dark-mode\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Switch_to_Dark_Mode\"><\/span><strong>26. Switch to Dark Mode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Preferences &gt; Themes &gt;&gt;&gt; Switching to <a href=\"https:\/\/mackeeper.com\/blog\/how-to-make-dark-mode-on-mac\/\">dark mode<\/a> naturally puts the background to darker color with lighter type, which is easier on your eyes at night.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/j8Vl43cedXmTbcgefdwuc_E0ECjl9TseW_eOgDbvjG81yMQbbaPzTtJkX7CLbRSIajH0JtXBMq0JSn55oL514kq0Y7K46H8J-4JJO-bq8Kt6R45pTvVzoC4j5-BxUXHswSU0Hy5-\" alt=\"dark mode\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-27-see-keyboard-shortcuts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_See_Keyboard_Shortcuts\"><\/span><strong>27. See Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see a quick list of shortcuts by pressing \u201cCtrl + \/\u201d (Windows\/Linux).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/7UTvAYOsv1THC5BJpaIG_N_l-FKT-ap1WS3Yl-kuhd43ueb43c60eK7VMcV3Qpw5wFLskMFvEUXec2peXrLdjSrx36O9Qk4_eJvfRnc6-clcprVxA7UROMe7rxYogZAPA7jV2lLu\" alt=\"keyboard settings\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-28-access-an-infinite-pool-of-gifs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Access_an_Infinite_Pool_of_GIFs\"><\/span><strong>28. Access an Infinite Pool of GIFs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply type \/giphy [text] with a word, phrase or emotion and hit enter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/c3hiz719gOD5XPJ6Ig6hFmXoK24lshNi8S0lZU1q3bcgk8RLUsEKJ8A6xpLvjpIl7oTqFCARTh68kZuiufxt78_5Un7pM7PKsftHI4hidVv6ZkR1_TB3FF4GXMOS5k5ErYZmPjiq\" alt=\"Gifs\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-29-instantly-edit-the-message-you-sent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Instantly_Edit_the_Message_You_Sent\"><\/span><strong>29. Instantly Edit the Message You Sent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the messages you sent &gt;&gt;&gt; Click on three dots next to message &gt;&gt;&gt; Click Edit Message.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FRLVl4_IdzEFnchL_7D05s0YCe4Mj-XQQwJYTQoTKKjF7dX0hex2kLK4sz_iX8bWyM6qKQVVjk9i6GRjDB3ZCHonC8G-6YCuw5Cif3yOcD6RWmWQlv3jRi5QmdW4iBFtL2QCO9gZ\" alt=\"edit message\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-30-collapse-the-gifs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Collapse_The_Gifs\"><\/span><strong>30. Collapse The Gifs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You can collapse GIFs in a channel or private message with the &#8220;\/collapse&#8221; command.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/m-RUp_ssa10eWA6FSTHstKfq9Vv1QIVAkBsFeZ8xNmQVzwQi7UnHjcKC3w-1xBM8RYTNTBIgEZCbbZMKvoCiguk0StreuCB5RhMd0uBWqEuXTiUcMsFPFfxCUOIhKAvBloR98hV1\" alt=\"Gifs\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-31-change-the-default-download-location\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Change_The_Default_Download_Location\"><\/span><strong>31. Change The Default Download Location<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; Advanced &gt;&gt;&gt; and then change the download location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XMr5bcE8n1wjDhGumTtbkMcH6wkYzbTWGoOGYrB3akz79J9me6hL86-CSEHaYTyPPaBRoVYiVJ3JcyyX3lbrir9Wk3X0FBjA2QpuLpoE5BQzeYk38ygBRDBzEikrDt7ozk3lEV5B\" alt=\"download location\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-32-make-an-announcement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Make_an_Announcement\"><\/span><strong>32. Make an Announcement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use @here when you only want to notify teammates who are currently active in the channel; you can use @channel to send a message to every person in a channel (active or not). Use @everyone to notify everyone in your company.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/CbUNWRvpxEnk0rV6gTImtsF38ed7paq-lU79mldXlE_xYBgSZ4xzeTT0QAbM5X8zHeaiPuuJgtnWxTxMhgw5xJ2VGonFmWF0lMBdqv4JJ2OqQALIIxBwThxgpEiv1GhrNAJI3JOy\" alt=\"announcement\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-33-create-a-pretty-theme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Create_a_Pretty_Theme\"><\/span><strong>33. Create a Pretty Theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your name in the top-left corner &gt;&gt;&gt; and tap Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; Themes &gt;&gt;&gt; Choose from Slack\u2019s pre-made themes, or you can create your own.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kXyp1kfyqPSOV7Ijw-4PXPhHU1i70wwJe2dq9KWX6Q0FfD_7wTOQrremnUFzGqBoPkeCluHTMyyIy7LPDJjkkpqJnx236IyAy7iF0Czxq4JwBgOkMLnuu_8o9vcix9mP4tzWbCTo\" alt=\"themes\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-34-remove-an-app-from-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Remove_an_App_from_Slack\"><\/span><strong>34. Remove an App from Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Slack App Directory homepage &gt;&gt;&gt; Select Manage in the top right &gt;&gt;&gt; Select app from the list If this is a third-party app (not created by your team) &gt;&gt;&gt; Scroll down to the Remove Application section and select Remove App.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FF8X5RhwgP8XiVSVbt-hTX9QdI-Ee8qgI7XTP1zmZmCJni6TPv4OSwwXeop6tzoGWZZzySrSKKi_5yE9yxu70Hof2enrnmS5mn3wHQ1nZobMdSKEDjKg1xO8XJgiXPwMNFdrCoPY\" alt=\"Remove app\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-35-remove-unnecessary-images\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Remove_Unnecessary_Images\"><\/span><strong>35. Remove Unnecessary Images<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Preferences &gt;&gt;&gt; Messages &amp; Media &gt;&gt;&gt; Uncheck all options in Inline Media &amp; Links. By default, this means all files, images, and website previews will be minimized.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/T3KFOghVk3lwvlJJjcsXCqPeQCTeOwTXMQ4RLgAUJrMV7JKiS3RVHCMO4AsOSYKv7ktabAyi-cav4UCbI62kYIFXS2F8wdKJT4uebAf7yTJnScE_adlX_fWniw5FZdHtg2AdWMXo\" alt=\"Message and media\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-36-browse-slack-channels-and-join\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_Browse_Slack_Channels_and_Join\"><\/span><strong>36. Browse Slack Channels and Join<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018Channels\u2019 in the left-hand app menu &gt;&gt;&gt; you\u2019ll be taken to the \u2018Browse channels\u2019 area &gt;&gt;&gt; Sort the list on \u2018Members (most to fewest)\u2019 to see which channels are most popular.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/rUyNm3ByYYIjrPpmLVDqktqAAHqBKnT8vOgFLuzypvCPGIDNFiiOGGI1eXKTvpDfusQJNOR2AtbC7SkaXrvhhTPopd6GMKsOySQyIFh-NH-V8LFfDG8_E0mWI3tQwqNIX6nk6j6x\" alt=\"channel browser\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-37-break-the-long-messages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_Break_the_Long_Messages\"><\/span><strong>37. Break the Long Messages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click \u2018shift + enter\u2019 or \u2018alt + enter\u2019 to add line breaks in long messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-38-make-a-call\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"38_Make_a_Call\"><\/span><strong>38. Make a Call<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make a call, click into a direct message or a channel and click the phone icon at the top of the app.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/AXPGPEm6WA5ULdhCElw-htZuH3k-vsB5QLcINyglK-xUY3fdMvwRdKkc4ACEB8PsTFUMjrHaH1NrsS0ovvxTZJn1fy5YV-9MtgQZq8XL57rIbg3jvn3DurJDXGcNTUbiHt-_nOGJ\" alt=\"make a call\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-39-unfollow-thread\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_Unfollow_Thread\"><\/span><strong>39. Unfollow Thread<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Threads in the left-hand menu &gt;&gt;&gt; And hover over the thread to see the options &gt;&gt;&gt; Click the three small buttons at the right, and select Unfollow Thread.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZMK3pdzejIxahuYFUXs3FlYoMcBtz_xqHw_x8DWaX2ii8N18aWTCgcYVbQydQaoJCvTViGwo6m772sCPU-AMC454ZGtpR2kKNudEGj0-4_q_FiDajRHfOmfugyV1ZDQhcn3FGz18\" alt=\"Unfollow thread\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-40-sync-your-status-to-your-calendar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_Sync_Your_Status_to_Your_Calendar\"><\/span><strong>40. Sync Your Status to Your Calendar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install Google Calendar app in Slack, then switch to it using the navigation menu on the left inside Slack. Select Turn On to enable the sync feature straight away, or you can enable it later from the app settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/rutFS8HxxPoz9jNc-XUuLUIU-4Z4O1Vn2_WjZtiFqLkn5SDc0bQD7GMRckfRow3k1wFIVClY5E5JeUHlRlnUqBEUu7krJRpY6xfkU4SWrvS3gf03O9gYqCF6KFPzRdLf11R9tb5y\" alt=\"sync calendar\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-41-add-emojis-to-the-message-with-autocomplete\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Add_emojis_to_the_Message_With_Autocomplete\"><\/span><strong>41. Add emojis to the Message (With Autocomplete!)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply type +:[character] and start typing to find what you\u2019re looking for \u2014 Slack will autocomplete the rest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you start typing +:ca, you\u2019ll see emojis for cat, car, cake, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Sm63v4usCSJAM2-kxS-PyAPCdeSgDMoAWh5kBot5yyM3rJ7-hSyZiCbIAKwa_uL53QHN4YBbWigMYTK3S9EjYcAoRWsBmaXFqUXcR66YxvY2jPgv25zJaG-LtIiHt06D2EWGsVGd\" alt=\"emoji\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-42-organize-and-find-files\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Organize_and_Find_Files\"><\/span><strong>42. Organize and Find Files<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever want to find recently shared files in a channel, view channel details by clicking the \u24d8 icon and expanding the Shared Files list in the sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Oa6tS-b6EtM8gpIlghGQ9Vg-FUmIHfSWm-C4hvnYvZGbZEqyI1Xs-MPrU7lCKYaqeIKQCgM1rx0v2QwrV8dDjwT3F7c0XkuyG0Z0TX6-tkobRKP8wxSWuUZA8dc67k_kx8wuglZl\" alt=\"organize files\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-43-share-private-thread-message-back-to-the-channel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Share_Private_Thread_Message_Back_to_the_Channel\"><\/span><strong>43. Share Private Thread Message Back to the Channel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sMxee4FmzlP-t95rcunK9aRsM9gSZbUO8j3bZIeMY-Lu4Lu_0qnxOeOqaEsZOQx2c4LsSC-SeiUzVShLn9rZDRIx3mLNNqSykd0ffVQbTHTHqYXemtxXY5FDCy5e8V1BtBpnfqAL\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-44-how-to-recognize-coworkers-for-a-job-well-done\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_How_to_Recognize_Coworkers_for_a_Job_Well_Done\"><\/span><strong>44. How to Recognize Coworkers for a Job Well Done<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>the \/kudos command (\/kudos @recipient + enter button) allows any user in your team to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springworks.in\/engagewith\/\">send recognition<\/a> to one or more team members. After giving command, this box will appear:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/U2zq16VS10s_rcRrxE1EE1VJH0UTxDxtXOLLCFSdXo7OLkD0zrxx8k_g0_vyeAZXpECyTCbve2HJYq92S7IPels_mDqV2TrFeBM0B16hlW9zcjQ6sdufjdQRmpiactVhsoGMksLB\" alt=\"kudos\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-45-upload-and-share-file-in-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_Upload_and_Share_File_In_Slack\"><\/span><strong>45. Upload and Share File In Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the + button next to the new message box &gt;&gt;&gt; Choose a file from your computer &gt;&gt;&gt; Write a message describing the file and click upload.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/46UPZeF2Gp9hK64WpqxbfQrn6ea-p3_LCRPFXlnP9cRFFUW2Pxyd0z7g7qyARmpz5k6R5xnln42EnBjzbc9QitNjhMW7qeAfAHXLQCjZcN2BXt4_mBY_I9AxYkSd3Vf49GPua3gt\" alt=\"upload file\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-46-screen-sharing-on-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"46_Screen_Sharing_on_Slack\"><\/span><strong>46. Screen Sharing on Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit the Call button in Slack to start a Slack Call &gt;&gt;&gt; Once connected on a call, hit the Share screen button &gt;&gt;&gt; Select the pencil icon during screen sharing to begin drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MRxojS9NwO2QhoGFwjEkFP5WArcYG-K3a74TXVbp9P7DxOXnK4rkTs92nd3Qj-yVjoU7aDljNV-IWcbYEgTmY5HfylwKvzOHYnnfYhTYn15-oRouW4pNpFZ71eXXzSn-mxWpeP5w\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/2XplIDOKupwsN842jT5efESvr9Nt0myeawhr89JAvw8dFoFTHLjC9-xZCPCIrSkIVHjMNGQQl0y98C3gOEFP50DvCfQ4PGJVDWOV9S2pZPpvzqjr-2nyO8ZEC6uUQmulijeKKHCu\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-47-how-to-get-google-analytics-reports-in-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"47_How_to_Get_Google_Analytics_Reports_in_Slack\"><\/span><strong>47. How to Get Google Analytics Reports in Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the Arc app to your workspace &gt;&gt;&gt; Determine which channels you\u2019d like to report posted in &gt;&gt;&gt; Configure the duration (daily, weekly, monthly) for reports.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/E5R7SalYNC0cLVlG_BmtDboj_aSLaW7LUGioL5iUs4yeJQuInr1cjWwxXYTj55fXCaPlJw8PerXGD2YRgLqL-EsDhvf0nvYu_aOdyogrnT5r5cBLDohStTsIgJesqzEHSIMK1h56\" alt=\"GA\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-48-how-to-get-new-slack-updates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"48_How_to_Get_New_Slack_Updates\"><\/span><strong>48. How to Get New Slack Updates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to your profile name &gt;&gt;&gt; Click Help &gt;&gt;&gt; Select What\u2019s New from the drop down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/H0X5CJ1Il9DW8IKcur9EHtWDJawGRHA9S8gDh31hNgSE2bHcxlzrWuataQ6JpueUf1-I0n-UIFXmDH9sjnuUcIjFdbGu5KxalTZtbS1oal7YLgn9hHVgOhCZ4URBphTmCp3JDOTD\" alt=\"slack updates\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-49-enable-two-factor-authentication\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"49_Enable_Two-factor_Authentication\"><\/span><strong>49. Enable Two-factor Authentication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to the Settings &gt;&gt;&gt; Now, besides the Workspace-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekransystem.com\/en\/two-factor-authentication-tool\">two-factor authentication option<\/a> &gt;&gt;&gt; hit Expand, and tap on Activate two-factor authentication for workspace &gt;&gt;&gt; Finally, choose between text messages or the Authentication app to get your authentication codes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yuKoloIw7tFDOEKYpSEaCCKavhSGlTSjPLlk-UahA_gmz5fe-qwvYORxaxwz9rsl3r7uSVJHIYOT58j5vpV6aOzgLegMmmpUFBsPUKGnoDDqIPc6QOYL1xWG5loXiDNc9kkXELpp\" alt=\"2-factor authentication\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-50-get-the-channel-details\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_Get_the_Channel_Details\"><\/span><strong>50. Get the Channel Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the \u201ci\u201d symbol in the menu bar to access channel details, such as the purpose and current topic of the channel, any pinned items, a listing of all the members who have access to the channel, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/y6MwznC5cXrCg_O-YC218CspoOKUwRtnPCETA0Uz4PBicwRYiWZh1oduCKhdJ6_TTSSl5x8n6fkdoS7NXeO_1B98eXRHMf6XryaAb4pTXqayPCPYva_PfUsEW8HGmcfuhtWGF7Mz\" alt=\"channel details\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-51-get-remote-work-tips-and-resources-in-slack\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"51_Get_Remote_Work_Tips_and_Resources_in_Slack\"><\/span><strong>51. Get Remote Work Tips and Resources in Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Install the <a href=\"https:\/\/remote-tips.springworks.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Remote Work Tips<\/a> Slack app to your workspace &gt;&gt;&gt; And get remote work tips every day right inside any Slack channel of your choice<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/4RznynwEP8lXmmpfoPsvgqdoNVt_u1Skhbp11BvD0zUpwxD_KBKGO1R6yaGTIgMt1O-comBQWQkb7APXfEeaEGkrnw4e4Suj64X0YJNAIaY9dtw70NDpRIsI6radhtQ7Q4roiC8c\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-52-deliver-messages-on-behalf-of-cartoon-or-celebrity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"52_Deliver_Messages_On_Behalf_of_Cartoon_or_Celebrity\"><\/span><strong>52. Deliver Messages On Behalf of Cartoon or Celebrity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate your Slack account with Slacker website that has built-in characters and let you send replies by selecting your favorite celebrity or cartoon character.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ukh-lpPLNR2VpAeodi_kNVhRPTdELQYLRsCT9H8JemL2XDPZBzNRK5BZgA1jWQ3Mw5_uZGR2eg7hc8H4knJofZb857B1xnJbwwbYXev_Y-H6mKTqlkHVG8ONCMBx1i1bi9iU7mk6\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-53-one-click-sign-out-from-all\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"53_One-Click_Sign-Out_From_All\"><\/span><strong>53. One-Click Sign-Out From All<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go to settings &gt;&gt;&gt; Account &gt;&gt;&gt; Click sign out all other sessions. It will instantly log you out from all your sessions, regardless of device location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WQx7AtJGlpYEcWGgcZvM26L5e0QLY9f-tC3OOh39xBfAuoF9cLMvjrtDcO_Yp1gWZd1tpZCRWDtQE80pN_VUvk9QIR7NIJosjhhhh8tH_prHzHhSqr3qGpGg0H1YqzskYSzY8uCy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-54-remove-users-you-don-t-want\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"54_Remove_Users_You_Dont_Want\"><\/span><strong>54. Remove Users You Don\u2019t Want<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just by typing \/ remove or \/ kick along with the name of the user to remove them from a channel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TgmXEnJmT3jc9qr1sAQcDlyH6yOmJAVdg0cleeGDSD3S1vXQI1yuu7KMd7UlCtjGXrMRkPeeY1jujYh1VoBf0Dmogkj-DeHmJmvWPeSgO_VR1stD-r07YQV8glFrTJLZLxZYK8yG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-55-turn-a-slack-message-into-task\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"55_Turn_a_Slack_Message_Into_Task\"><\/span><strong>55. Turn a Slack Message Into Task<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrate Asana Slack App &gt;&gt;&gt; Once integrated, Click the three dot icon next to a Slack message &gt;&gt;&gt; Click either Add as task comment or Create a task.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K0mPFyal0583QKVMM9C-Tt8hDLez6VWBSCviYvRONiTtpm-57TNXQGwoxFDV0gl9KH-y2jPD4Dya36eILMCm4wz2VXX9Jof9So2Pxol6kcDpXrNA7SrtQ7w4MidYMjkvxolgt4-Y\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"56_Locate_your_Slack_URL\"><\/span><strong>56. Locate your Slack URL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Slack desktop app or your browser, click <strong>your workspace name in the top left.<\/strong> Locate your workspace&#8217;s Slack URL below the workspace name. See the Slack URL here: <strong>Springrole.slack.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/3jgZ6PrVdJdcQliqELjd65KLB_JctCnrUeglT5vzNgs8S9ufbpc48pTKddXeZ6P1C3io-kqZ4vomohXLKPqS4UBD0K0TvWgr1HIWRM7kAhzpim6u_Icmu3dmBYmYIij0Vg0azJn2\" alt=\"slack URL\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"57_Access_the_complete_workspace_analytics\"><\/span><strong>57. Access the complete workspace analytics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click your <strong>workspace name in the top left<\/strong> &gt;&gt;&gt; Select <strong>Tools <\/strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; Choose <strong>Analytics <\/strong>from the drop-down menu &gt;&gt;&gt; You can also<strong> customize the date range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/3A81HeXcKiZncwhMAz_eUChAVGUCBLahqCLIfSvxZPP1DWs9eYObaM6ruiKT2o-5kuu35-iy1Bzea0qoBQtsQHKLbhIX1Gzkw4HiUs2QQMoObJ0TJnicNN50K8Zfnur_zrFU5pJT\" alt=\"workspace analytics\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"58_Create_a_User_Group\"><\/span><strong>58. Create a User Group<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a group of members in a workspace who often need to be notified at once.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>\u201cPeople icon\u201d<\/strong> in the left sidebar &gt;&gt;&gt; Click the <strong>New user groups icon<\/strong> in the top right &gt;&gt;&gt; Choose <strong>a name and handle for your user group<\/strong>. If you\u2019d like, set a purpose or select default channels that members will be added to &gt;&gt;&gt; Click <strong>Next <\/strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; Under <strong>Add members<\/strong>, search for and select the members you want to add &gt;&gt;&gt; Click <strong>Create group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/HmjkFtXZhv3uLOAaetx8bDUyt7w8OAEBWc9h76HOZ1-KCZVk3eiNl5sEOTDN2Ls3if0Oz7cbeBEAgF9BbdHcNs0WC0LNA0SA2ob7Un_mdJCK0yoJXGk01guERWtEbKL5hlJAsMGh\" alt=\"create user group\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"59_Pause_Notifications\"><\/span><strong>59. Pause Notifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click your <strong>workspace name in the top left<\/strong> &gt;&gt;&gt; Select <strong>Pause notifications<\/strong> &gt;&gt;&gt; Select the <strong>option from the drop-down menu<\/strong> or customize it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/vLed9wN_RgnbGdip8kxXn_RwJSd1_VbKvgGYwvqZsDdCQL99AvpCzUiOIPVEj0fgCXhqgJ3BCb2CmdJmwohE4pYpF1TeekcY-4-MbbfWXVyUuGzo9u4cEfQXxn2fdu2TLHQHybTq\" alt=\"Pause notification\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"60_Integrate_essential_apps_with_Slack\"><\/span><strong>60. Integrate essential apps with Slack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use third-party apps for your business? You can easily integrate these apps with Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go to <strong>\u201cApps\u201d in the sidebar<\/strong> &gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Search and bring all your tools<\/strong> into Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/2v5ytWDOJRm_JN2dQtAqy80xix2ZAWDqPhW_ncdG-xqHr5bieiwL0wU_k_1LxIJAdRg1IA9MAOXI_P2WrAJUOJqC9VBpOFsXhCaktYyNIPh0tkMH-RE4iPnb-NFTBCN3vY2-k2gl\" alt=\"integrate apps\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1598862123803\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do you use Slack more effectively?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Whether you\u2019re a remote team looking for ways to use Slack and stay connected &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.springworks.in\/slack-tips-ebook\/\">This guide<\/a> will help you to become a pro slack user, From creating reminders to creating channels to customizing your theme.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1598862145754\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is Slack?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-in\/help\/articles\/115004071768-What-is-Slack-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s the official definition<\/a>: Slack is a channel-based messaging platform. With Slack, people can work together more effectively, connect all their <a href=\"https:\/\/cloudester.com\/enterprise-software-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">software services<\/a> and tools, and find the information that they need to do their best work \u2013 all within a secure, enterprise-grade environment.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1598862170197\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are Slack tips for beginners to become a pro user?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In this article, we put together some of the Slack pro tips (mentioned above). Here, you will find some hidden features of Slack.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do you have any Slack tips and tricks to share with us? Let us know in your comment.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Want to bring your teams together? Trivia is the new way to connect with your remote team while playing exciting quizzes on Slack and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<a \"=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/springworks.in\/trivia\" target=\"_blank\">Get your Free Trial Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>Originally published April 24, 2020 3:56 PM, updated Jan 27 202<\/em>1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slack is arguably the most popular software to communicate on tasks within your team. Want to learn some cool Slack tips and tricks and make your work a little simpler in the process? 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