Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Slack
Team communication and collaboration
Core Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Channel
|
Topic-based conversation space |
Direct Message
|
Private 1-on-1 or group chat |
Thread
|
Organized reply to a message |
Workspace
|
Team organization |
App
|
Third-party integration |
Workflow
|
Automated process |
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Cmd/Ctrl + K
|
Quick switcher |
Cmd/Ctrl + /
|
Show keyboard shortcuts |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + A
|
All unreads |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + T
|
Threads |
Cmd/Ctrl + F
|
Search |
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + \
|
Toggle sidebar |
Search Operators
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
from:@username
|
Messages from specific user |
in:#channel
|
Messages in specific channel |
after:2024-01-01
|
Messages after date |
has:link
|
Messages with links |
is:starred
|
Starred messages |
Best Practices
- Use threads to keep conversations organized
- Set channel topics and descriptions
- Use @here sparingly to avoid notification fatigue
- Create dedicated channels for projects
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
Use slash commands like /remind for quick actions