Snippets are a quick and easy way to share bits of code, configuration files, or log files in your workspace.
Note: You can't currently create or share snippets from the Slack mobile apps.
Add a new snippet
Follow the steps below to create a snippet and share it in a conversation:
From your desktop, click the lightning bolt icon to the left of the message field to open the shortcuts menu.
Select Create a text snippet from the menu.
Enter a title if you'd like, then choose a file type from the drop-down menu.
When you're finished, click Create Snippet to post your snippet.
Tip: If you've already started typing, you can press ⌘ShiftEnter (Mac) or CtrlShiftEnter (Windows/Linux) to open a pop-up window and convert your existing text to a snippet.
Share a snippet
Sharing a snippet in Slack lets your members download it, view a raw version, or leave comments. You can do this when you create the snippet, or any time after.
Hover over a snippet, then click Share file.
Below Share with, choose a channel or direct message (DM) from the drop-down menu.
Click Share.
Edit a snippet
Find your snippets
Click File browser in the left sidebar. If you don't see this option, click More to find it.
Select Filter in the top-right corner of the screen.
Click All file types to open the drop-down menu, then select Snippets.
Note: You can only edit snippets that you have created.
Edit your snippet
Hover over the snippet you'd like to edit.
Click the pencil icon. This will open the snippet in your browser.
Edit the snippet, then click Save Changes.
Note: Unlike posts, you cannot have multiple editors for one snippet.
