10 Slack Features to Supercharge Your Productivity

Are you getting the most out of your instant messaging platform? Beyond just “slacking” someone, Slack is packed with features that often go unnoticed—even in the free plan. By tapping into these functionalities and integrating Slack with the apps you use every day, you can streamline your communication and automate routine tasks with ease. Discover 10 overlooked features in Slack that can dramatically boost your productivity and transform your workflow. Dive in and unlock the secrets to supercharging your Slack experience!

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We're about to reveal 10
game-changing features
that will transform your
workflow and turn Slack
into a productivity hub!

NO UPGRADE NEEDED

Ready to supercharge your Slack?

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Search Modifiers

+ From:@username to find messages from
a specific person.

e In:#channelname to search within a
particular channel.

+ Has:link or has:pdf to quickly locate
shared resources or links.

+ To:@yourname to find DMs sent directly to you.

+ Before/after/on/during to find messages within
specific dates.

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Notifications
and Status

Set Keyword Alerts

Get notified whenever specific words or
phrases, like your client's name, are
mentioned in any channel.

Customize Notifications

Tailor notifications for each channel to
prioritize important updates, such as setting
alerts for keywords like "urgent" in high-
priority projects.

5. Mute Options

Reduce distractions by muting less critical
channels, like #social-chat, while keeping
notifications on for essential ones like

#projects.
Set a Custom Status

Let your team know your availability with a
custom status.

e "In a meeting until 3 PM" or "Working on a deadline.’
+ Use a @ (stop sign) for "Do Not Disturb" or a
(calendar) for busy times.

Stay focused on what matters
while keeping your team in the loop!

6. Pin ey!
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Pin important messages in a channel so all
team members can quickly access key
information.

e Pin a message with project timelines in the
#project-updates channel to keep everyone
aligned on deadlines.

+ Pin a message with onboarding instructions in
the #new-hires channel so that all new
employees have immediate access.

Keep key info at your fingertips.
No Paes Alcala Aa chat history!

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Workspace

Save for later

Flag important messages for easy
access later.

e Save a key message about an upcoming
deadline, or about a client's feedback to refer
back to during the next meeting.

Mark as Unread

Keep messages unread so you remember to follow up.

« Mark messages with action items or KPIs as unread to
ensure they are reviewed later.

8. Keep important links, files, and documents
easily accessible.

¢ Bookmark a project’s Google Doc or the
Zoom link for your weekly team meetings.

Star Important Channels

Bring key channels to the top of your
workspace for quick access.

e Prioritize channels like #team-updates and
#budget-approvals by starring them, to keep them
visible and prioritized.

Access key info lira À
Stay on top of every update!

9. Slash Commands

+ Up Arrow: Navigate messages
+ Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Y: Set

Ctrl/Cmd + K: Jump to Y
channels or DMs

Alt + Shift + Up/Down Arrow:
Switch between unread
channels or DMs

Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K: Open
DMs

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status
Ctrl/Cmd + /: Show shortcuts

10. tegrate
Calendar &

Reminders

Google Calendar

Sync Slack with Google Calendar to receive
reminders about upcoming events directly in

your chat.
Set Recurring Reminders

Use the /remind command to set reminders
for yourself, others, or channels.

e /remind @team "Submit weekly status
reports" every Friday at 3 PM.

11. Hover over a message, click the”...” button,
select "Remind me about this," and choose a
time.

e For example, set a reminder for a task
discussed in a message to ensure you
follow up at the right moment.

Sync Slack with tasks and calendars.
Use reminders to stay on track!

12. Automate 7%
Tasks with

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+ Slack + Google Sheets: Automatically

log new messages from a specific Slack
channel to a Google Sheet.

Slack + Todoist: Create a new Todoist
task when a message containing a
specific keyword (e.g., "task" or “urgent”)
is posted in a designated Slack channel.

Slack + Gmail: Send a summary of Slack
messages to your Gmail for review.

Zapier cuts manual work.
Manage tasks effortlessly!

13. Enhance
Project
Management

Trello Integration

Convert a message into a Trello card by

clicking “...” and selecting "Add to Trello”.
¢ Customize your card with a title, description,

and due date. a
Asana Integration

Create a task in Asana by typing /asana add task or using
the Asana button in the message options.

e Fill in the task details and assign it to the right project.

Turn messages into Trello cards or
Asana tasks with just a click!

14. Simplify File”

Management

Integrate Slack with cloud storage to
easily share files within your channels.

e Slack + Google Drive: Share a Google
Doc link in a Slack channel to preview,
comment on, and manage files within
Slack.

e Slack + Dropbox: Receive a Dropbox file
link in Slack and preview the file directly
in the chat.

Link file systems for easy sharing.
Cut down on app switching!

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Polls

+ Install Polling Apps: Use apps like
Simple Poll or Polly to create polls and
surveys.

+ Create a Poll:
o Simple Poll: Type /poll "Your question?"
"Option 1" "Option 2".

o Polly: Use the /polly command or follow
the app’s interface.

+ Distribute and Collect Responses: Post a poll in your
channel to decide on the best time for a team meeting
or gather feedback on a project update.

Run polls to gather feedback.
Speed up decision-making!

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