Learning Slack from Scratch

Update your Slack status to show online, away, or busy, and communicate availability with the status circle. Customize by editing, setting working remotely, pausing notifications, and choosing an icon.

Learn how to manage Slack notifications with pause options, scheduled timing, and detailed preferences for desktop and mobile, including sounds and email notifications.

Select a channel or direct message to send a message to members, including private channels, then view sent and received messages, including counts and Slack bot assistance.

Tag people in slack messages to notify a specific person in a channel; learn to select a person, send a tag, and trigger notifications so they see the message.

Format Slack messages by applying bold, italic, strike through, and links, and create lists to structure content. Use Ctrl+B to bold and insert links for clearer, readable messages.

learn to create single-line and multi-line code blocks in Slack, using keyboard shortcuts like control shift C to format messages as code enclosed in a box for clear delivery.

Learn to insert emojis in Slack by using the emoji panel, selecting emojis, and pressing enter to send, while typing emoji keywords to browse and combine multiple emojis.

React to messages with emojis, add or remove reactions, reply in threads, view threads, and send direct messages to notify others.

Learn to share messages to channels or direct messages, copy links, and save important messages to the saved items area. Pin and unpin conversations to keep key messages easily accessible.

Learn how to add bookmarks in Slack conversations and channels by entering a URL, naming the bookmark, and saving it for others to access, with support for multiple bookmarks.

Learn to share links in Slack with or without previews, block previews from Udemy.com or a specific link, and temporarily remove previews before sending.

Make announcements in a Slack channel by typing a message to notify online teammates, or broadcast to the entire channel to reach everyone, online or not.

Adjust Slack channel settings by configuring notifications, muting or unmuting, and tailoring mobile alerts for mentions and threads. Edit channel details and membership, and set integrations.

Discover how to send direct messages in Slack, including messaging individuals and creating group direct messages with the plus button, adding or removing names, and understanding group DMs versus channels.

Learn how to add members to a Slack direct message group using the add people option, select contacts, and note that adding creates a new group with those members.

Convert a group direct message to a private channel in settings, name the channel, and observe the group move from direct messages to the private channel.

Create and share a post in Slack using the native text processor to format text, code, links, and lists, then share to a channel and manage post options.

Upload files to a Slack channel with the plus button, then send, share, and preview images or documents via the file browser with filters by type, date, or channel.

Set reminders in Slack by selecting a channel or direct messages, tapping plus, and creating a reminder with a message and time. View, complete, or delete reminders as needed.

Learn to enhance team communication in Slack by installing a gif app integration, then share animated gifs using slash command /jiffy to express ideas visually.

Discover how to make audio and video calls in Slack, share screens, and invite others on paid plans. Manage calls with profile access, naming, notifications, and leave or end calls.

Learn how to schedule messages in Slack for later delivery by selecting a recipient, composing a message, choosing a time or custom date, and managing edits, reschedules, cancels, and deletions.

Discover how to use the Slack bot inside Slack to set reminders, access help, and explore commands via keyboard shortcuts like backslash, mute channels, and adjust channel topics.

Integrate apps in Slack by browsing the app directory, installing and authorizing permissions for tools like Zoom and Calendar Hero, and manage apps by adding, configuring, hiding, or removing them.

Learn to add the simple poll app to Slack, create poll options, and post a channel poll with anonymous voting and vote limits.

Use the search bar in Slack to filter messages and channels by keywords or letters, revealing matching chats and files such as those containing example or S.

Speed up your workflow with keyboard shortcuts. Navigate channels, manage messages, and open the explorer window using control and arrow keys, while memorizing targets for faster access.

Explore managing people and user groups in slack: search and invite contacts, create a 'programmers' user group with a default channel, add members, and edit group membership for streamlined communication.

Learn how to integrate Google Calendar with Slack by adding the Google Calendar app, signing in, and enabling automatic status updates and notifications.

Learn to integrate Google Drive with Slack by adding the Google Drive app, granting permissions, and connecting your drive to receive Slack notifications.

Link your OneDrive and SharePoint within Slack by adding the OneDrive app, granting permissions, and signing in to access files and manage settings.

Learn how to integrate Trello with Slack by adding Trello, selecting your workspace, and granting permissions. Create Trello cards from Slack and receive board updates and notifications.

Learn how to customize the Slack left sidebar using sidebar preferences to display unread conversations, sort options, and organize channels, DMs, and external conversations.

Navigate Slack's message and media settings to customize themes, display names, notifications, and 24-hour clock, and manage inline previews, emoji options, and email forwarding to Slack.

Learn how to enable the email to Slack integration, generate a forwarding address, and view email messages inside Slack with formatting and subject lines.

Learn how to configure mark as read settings in Slack, including when to mark a channel as read, stopping at unread messages, and disabling prompts.

Learn to adjust Slack's audio and video settings, select input and camera sources, enable automatic gain control, troubleshoot, and manage auto-mute and status during calls and huddles.

Learn how to manage and disable connected accounts in Slack by navigating to preferences > connected accounts, and using app management to validate and reconnect services like Google Drive.

Explore privacy and visibility settings in Slack by opening the channel name and preferences to control who can share your contact info, and manage blocked invitations.

Explore advanced Slack settings to customize message sending, enable markup formatting, manage per-channel preferences, and tweak download folders and away status.

Create a new workspace, add channels, sign into existing workspaces, invite members with a shareable link, and manage separate channels for different departments.

Explore workspace settings and permissions to customize language, default channel, display name guidelines, do not disturb mode, and notification preferences for your Slack workspace.

Learn how to manage Slack member roles by viewing privileges in workspace settings, assigning owner or admin roles, transferring ownership, and revoking or deactivating accounts.

Conclude your learning by applying the essential Slack skills covered to improve your organization and daily life, and wish you the best with Slack.