When communication is scattered across emails, chats and calls, it can be challenging for teammates to get the context that they need to work together.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Slack to:
Whether you’re kicking off a new project or your team needs a place for ongoing discussion on a topic, you can create channels to keep relevant conversations organised.
Create a channel
Add a channel prefix
Say that you’re launching a new project. Create a channel to keep related information in one place. Add a prefix to the channel name so that the channel is easy to search for and its purpose is clear.
Try it: Use the prefix project- for a channel dedicated to a project.
Provide context for your team
Make it easy for everyone to get up to speed by adding key information to channels.
Pin a message
Set a channel topic
You can add details for a project launch and pin the message so that anyone who joins the channel can easily reference it. Use the channel topic to inform teammates about the project status or an upcoming deadline.
Try it: Add or edit the topic in a channel. You can even include emoji. ✨
Bring your teammates together
Bringing the right people together in channels gives the team a shared view of the work being done. When you’re ready to get to work with your teammates on a project, add them to the channel.
When communication is scattered across emails, chats and calls, it can be challenging for teammates to get the context that they need to work together.
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Slack to:
Whether you’re kicking off a new project or your team needs a place for ongoing discussion on a topic, you can create channels to keep relevant conversations organised.
Create a channel
Add a channel prefix
Say that you’re launching a new project. Create a channel to keep related information in one place.
Try it: Click the plus button in the sidebar and select Channel.
Add a prefix to the channel name so that the channel is easy to search for and its purpose is clear.
Try it: Use the prefix project- for a channel dedicated to a project.
Provide context for your team
Make it easy for everyone to get up to speed by adding key information to channels.
Pin a message
Add to the canvas
You can add details for a project launch and pin the message so that anyone who joins the channel can easily reference it.Organise information that your team needs regularly by adding to the canvas in your team’s channel. You can add key details about your team, upcoming dates, important resources – or whatever information your team needs easy access to.
Try it: Click the canvas icon in a channel’s header to open the canvas.
Bring your teammates together
Bringing the right people together in channels gives the team a shared view of the work being done. When you’re ready to get to work with your teammates on a project, add them to the channel.
