Notification settings: Customize your notification preferences to avoid being overwhelmed by constant alerts. Use options like "All new messages," "Mentions & keywords," or "Nothing" for specific channels or conversations.
Mentions and reactions: Use the "@" symbol to mention specific team members, channels, or even entire user groups. This ensures that they receive a notification and can easily find relevant messages. Additionally, reactions (emoji responses) can be used to acknowledge or respond to a message quickly.
Threads: Threads allow you to keep related conversations organized and minimize clutter in channels. Clicking on the "Reply in thread" option keeps discussions focused and makes it easier to follow conversations.
Starred messages and channels: Star important messages or channels by clicking the star icon. This helps you quickly access and refer back to them later using the "Saved Items" option in the Slack sidebar.
Formatting messages: Slack supports basic formatting, such as bold, italic, bullet lists, code snippets, and more. Utilize these formatting options to make your messages clearer and more organized.
Customized notifications: Slack allows you to set custom notification preferences for keywords or specific actions. You can create custom alerts to receive notifications when someone mentions your name, certain keywords are used, or specific actions occur.
Do Not Disturb (DND): Utilize the "Do Not Disturb" feature when you need uninterrupted focus time. Set specific hours or choose to manually enable DND mode to avoid distractions.