You can now open any conversation, along with threads, canvases and your Mentions & reactions view, in a window. Read on to learn more about windows and a few other changes that we’ve made to improve multitasking and navigation in Slack.
What’s changed
Split view is no longer available, but you can open almost anything that you would have used split view for in a new window.
When you’re viewing a thread in a channel, the thread will not persist on the right side of Slack if you navigate to another conversation. To keep up with a thread while viewing other channels or direct messages (DMs), open it in a new window.
FAQ
Can I still use split view?
No, but you can open any channel or DM in a new window alongside other conversations to easily view information from different places in Slack at the same time.
Will I be able to open other pages in their own windows?
Yes! We only support opening Mentions & reactions in a window at the moment, but will be adding more.
Can I still dock Mentions & reactions to the right side of Slack?
No. But when you open Mentions & reactions in a window, it will automatically open on the right in a smaller-sized window.
How do I view a thread from one conversation alongside another channel?
You can open a thread in a separate window just like how you’d open a channel or DM by clicking the new window icon in the top-right corner of the thread or pressing Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows/Linux) and clicking on a thread. Once you have a thread open in a new window, it’s easy to keep an eye on it as you navigate to other conversations.
