Tips for Beginners on Maximizing Slack Usage

For novices diving into the realm of Slack, consider delving into Mytour's insightful article 'Tips for Beginners on Maximizing Slack Usage' to grasp the ropes of Slack and wield its prowess effectively.

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Slack for Novices

To download and install Slack on your device, visit the following link:

=> Link to download Slack for Windows
=> Link to download Slack for Android
=> Link to download Slack for iPhone

Tips for Newbies on Navigating Slack

1. Slack Shortcuts

Utilizing shortcuts to operate various software and applications, including Slack, can significantly save you time.

Below is a list of Slack shortcuts you should know:

Note: ⌘/ for Mac and Ctrl for Windows / Linux users.

- Mark messages as unread: press Option + click on the message. (Applies to both Mac and Windows).

- Search for current channel or conversation: ⌘ + F (on Mac) or Ctrl + F (on Windows).

- Format selected text as bulleted list: ⌘ + Shift + 8 (on Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + 8 (on Windows).

2. Setting Reminders

On Slack, you can set up various reminders.

Suppose you've read a message but can't address the task immediately. Click the ellipsis icon next to the message, select Remind me about this, and specify a time frame.

If you want to set a reminder for yourself, someone else, or a channel, type '/remind' into the message box. A window will appear displaying the reminder format:

/remind [@someone or #channel] [what] [when]

(/remind [@user or #channel] [content] [when])

For example, suppose you want to set a reminder for yourself to attend a meeting at 3 PM. The syntax would be as follows:

/remind attend meeting at 3 PM

3. Utilizing Giphy

Slack integrates Giphy. If you want to send a GIF image, all you need to do is type /giphy + search term.

To find other GIFs in the search results list, click Shuffle until you find the image you want to send, then click Send.

4. Searching for Emojis, Emoticons

Slack offers a variety of emojis, emoticons for users to choose from. To search for emojis, in the message box, type ': + keyword'.

Additionally, if desired, you can also upload custom emoticons, emojis. Note that the image size should be 128px x 128px, with a file size under 64K.

5. Hiding Videos and GIFs

Suppose there are too many GIFs and videos in a conversation, making it difficult to search for messages. In this case, you can hide videos and GIFs by typing /collapse. Immediately, videos and GIFs will be hidden. To display them again, type /expand.

6. Customizing Notifications

To customize notifications on Slack, click on the channel name at the top corner of the screen and select Preferences => Notifications.

You can customize Slack notifications according to different levels: display notifications for all new messages, direct messages, only show notifications when someone mentions you, or disable notifications altogether.

Additionally, you can:

- Set up Slack to notify you when users mention a specific keyword.
- Enable the Do Not Disturb feature, where Slack won't send notifications for a specific period of time.
- Adjust sound settings and notification styles.
- Send notifications to mobile devices if you're inactive on your computer.

This article by Mytour has just shared with you some tips for using Slack for beginners. Additionally, readers can refer to other articles on Mytour to learn more about what Slack is and a comprehensive guide on How to use Slack from A to Z.