Jump to the new How to use Slack effectively guide. So we rewrote the entire guide from scratch to give you the most up-to-date information and tips on how to use Slack better and not let it kill your productivity and focus. Want to take the fun to the next level? Try creating some unique Slack channels for you and your team to enjoy.A lot has changed since we wrote the original How to use Slack effectively guide in early 2018. Why not make it fun? Whether that means creating a funny emoji to share or selecting a colorful theme, there's a customization that's sure to lift your spirits each time you log on.

Make you smile: Let's face it: we spend a lot of time in Slack.

Ensure you don't miss a single important notification or message: From adding keywords to ensure you receive the messages you care about to changing your notification sound to something you can hear from two rooms away, customizations ensure you never miss important conversations.

Options such as custom emojis (or reacjis, as Slack likes to call them) and sidebar customization can save you time.

Save you precious time: The seconds it takes to type out a message reply or find a specific channel add up.

Luckily, available customizations for the sidebar and other components such as your notifications can help keep you organized and on task. Between all the channels and messages flying back and forth, organization becomes tough.

Help keep your workspace organized: If your workspace is anything like ours, things can get a bit crazy on the daily.

However, to make the most of Slack, you should customize your workspace. It comes standard with pretty much everything you need to keep your team connected. Why Should You Customize Your Slack Workspace?Īll you have to do to reap the benefits of Slack is to log in.

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