Slack has become an essential tool for many teams to communicate and collaborate effectively. If you’re using Slack on a Mac, there have been some updates you might be missing out on. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of logging into Slack on your Mac, as well as some amazing keyboard shortcuts that can enhance your Slack experience.
The first time you launch Slack on your Mac, you’ll need to log into a workspace. Workspaces are essentially servers or groups. To log in, simply tap on “Sign in to Slack” and enter your email address. Once you receive a magic code, enter it and Slack will check it and send you back to the app. If you have only one workspace, it will log you in automatically and give you an overview.
If you have multiple workspaces, you’ll see the different workspace icons on the left-hand side. To sign into a new workspace, go to the name of your workspace at the top and add more workspaces. You can also create a new workspace here.
Once you’re logged in, you can start customizing Slack to get the best experience for you. To find the keyboard shortcuts, use “Command + /” to open the keyboard shortcuts pane on the right-hand side. While looking through a list of shortcuts can be overwhelming, we’ll show you how to use them in context.
Let’s start with some viewing shortcuts that affect what you see in Slack. You can toggle the left sidebar with “Command + Shift + D”. If you’re only signed into one workspace, the sidebar might not exist. The right sidebar can be shown and hidden with “Command + Period” or “Full Stop”. If you’re in a thread, you can hide it with the same shortcut.
You can also toggle full screen in Slack with “Command + Control + F”. These are just a few of the shortcuts that can enhance your Slack experience.
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In conclusion, Slack is a powerful tool that can help your team communicate and collaborate effectively. By learning these keyboard shortcuts and customizing Slack to your needs, you can get the most out of this app.