
#SLACK REMIND ME ARCHIVE#
Archive old channels and keep conversations organized in a few key places.
#SLACK REMIND ME CODE#
Was that link shared in #marketing, #marketing-team, or #marketing-ideas? Did you send that code snippet to Sherry and Jim, or to Sherry, Jim and Siobhan? The problem with channel clutter is that you waste time trying to find what you need. If you don’t stay on top of things, your workspace will become cluttered with scores of channels and group chats that you don’t use. Your teammates will appreciate getting one notification instead of four or five.

Using good formatting means you can send a single message instead of a string. Share code by adding a backtick (`) before and after your text.Start a line with a number to create a list.Create a quote that spans across multiple lines by using >.Create a quote by using the greater than sign (>).Put tilde signs (~) around your text to add a strikethrough effect.Surround a text with stars (*) to bold it.You can use the formatting bar displayed under the main text box or use traditional shortcuts like Ctrl/Cmd+B (for bold text) and Ctrl/Cmd+I (for italic text) to format messages. Slack makes it easy to format your messages quickly. This is a key part of good Slack communication habits. When the keyboard commands become automatic, come back and pick a couple more.įormatting your Slack messages makes your messages easier to read and helps team members understand you clearly. Rather than trying to remember everything listed here, pick a couple that you think you’ll use most often and test them out. You can bookmark this post to come back to it later. Ctrl/Cmd +, – Open your preferences in the desktop app.Ctrl + Tab – Switch between teams in the desktop app.

Alt + Up/Down – Switch between channels.Alt + Right – Go to the next channel in your Slack History.Alt + Up/Down – Browse channels or direct messages.Alt + Left/Right – Go through your channel history.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L – Browse all channels.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T – View all threads.Ctrl/Cmd + [ – Go to the previous message or channel.Alt + Shift + Up Arrow – Go to the next unread message or channel.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 8 – Convert selected text into a bullet list.Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Enter – Create a new snippet.Shift + Enter – Create a new line instead of sending a message.Alt + Left click – Mark a message as unread.Esc – Mark every message in a channel or conversation as read.

#SLACK REMIND ME HOW TO#
Let’s talk about how to use Slack to its fullest extent to stay productive. Use Slack correctly and it can help you find the sweet spot.
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