No matter how well you know how to use the platform
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:54 am
there's always a new shortcut or cool feature. Here are some of our favorite Slack hacks to boost your productivity.
To add a line break: Shift + Enter
To quickly edit the last message: Up
To make text bold or italic: Cmd/Ctrl + B / + I
To mark as unread: Hold Option/Alt and click
To upload a file to the conversation: Ctrl/Cmd + U
To jump to a specific group Direct Messages: Ctrl/Cmd + G
To mark all messages in the current channel as read: Esc
To open Preferences to customize Slack settings: Ctrl/Cmd + P
To send a specific message from the compose box: Ctrl/Cmd + Enter
To access Slack Mentions and Reactions: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M
To open the Direct Messages menu for a new conversation: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K
To open the Threads view and easily keep track of conversations: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T
To open the Activity panel and see all your notifications in one place: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A
To quickly switch between channels: Cmd/Ctrl + K, type the letters to get to the channel you want, press Enter
Pro Tip : There are also several ClickUp-related shortcuts you can use when working in Slack, including:
clickup new: Create a new ClickUp task directly in Slack/clickup list: View a list of tasks partners email lists from a specific ClickUp Listclickup find tasks by name or ID in Slackclickup reminder: Set task reminders directly in Slack
Etiquette and communication guidelines in Slack
Conversations, when completed virtually, can become informal, leading to misunderstandings or a loss of professionalism. That's why it's important to set certain guidelines that encourage respectful interactions. Here's what you can set for appropriate Slack use.
When replying to a specific message in a busy channel, reply in a conversation thread
Use @mentions carefully; tag only those who are essential to the conversation
Avoid sarcasm or jokes that can be misinterpreted, especially in intercultural teams
Avoid @channel or @everyone unless absolutely necessary as it can disrupt the entire team
Avoid long-winded messages; get straight to the point to make your communication more effective
Since Slack is asynchronous by nature, use the message priority feature or the Mark as Urgent option if immediate action is required
Set your status when you're away or busy; use the Do Not Disturb feature when you need uninterrupted time to work
Format your messages with bullets, bold, and italics for clarity; for code or long text, use the code block
To add a line break: Shift + Enter
To quickly edit the last message: Up
To make text bold or italic: Cmd/Ctrl + B / + I
To mark as unread: Hold Option/Alt and click
To upload a file to the conversation: Ctrl/Cmd + U
To jump to a specific group Direct Messages: Ctrl/Cmd + G
To mark all messages in the current channel as read: Esc
To open Preferences to customize Slack settings: Ctrl/Cmd + P
To send a specific message from the compose box: Ctrl/Cmd + Enter
To access Slack Mentions and Reactions: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M
To open the Direct Messages menu for a new conversation: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K
To open the Threads view and easily keep track of conversations: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T
To open the Activity panel and see all your notifications in one place: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A
To quickly switch between channels: Cmd/Ctrl + K, type the letters to get to the channel you want, press Enter
Pro Tip : There are also several ClickUp-related shortcuts you can use when working in Slack, including:
clickup new: Create a new ClickUp task directly in Slack/clickup list: View a list of tasks partners email lists from a specific ClickUp Listclickup find tasks by name or ID in Slackclickup reminder: Set task reminders directly in Slack
Etiquette and communication guidelines in Slack
Conversations, when completed virtually, can become informal, leading to misunderstandings or a loss of professionalism. That's why it's important to set certain guidelines that encourage respectful interactions. Here's what you can set for appropriate Slack use.
When replying to a specific message in a busy channel, reply in a conversation thread
Use @mentions carefully; tag only those who are essential to the conversation
Avoid sarcasm or jokes that can be misinterpreted, especially in intercultural teams
Avoid @channel or @everyone unless absolutely necessary as it can disrupt the entire team
Avoid long-winded messages; get straight to the point to make your communication more effective
Since Slack is asynchronous by nature, use the message priority feature or the Mark as Urgent option if immediate action is required
Set your status when you're away or busy; use the Do Not Disturb feature when you need uninterrupted time to work
Format your messages with bullets, bold, and italics for clarity; for code or long text, use the code block