15+ Slack Commands to Speed ​​Up Your Workflow

#1. /remind

Everyone has experienced a “goldfish memory” moment when juggling too many tasks. Don’t worry—Slack has got you covered with the /remind command, your personal memory booster.

Syntax: /remind [@someone/#channel] [what] [when]

Example: /remind @team meeting at 10 AM tomorrow

At precisely 10 AM, Slack will send a reminder to your team to check their email.

Now, you can confidently say, "I didn’t forget—I’m just outsourcing my memory to Slack," whenever someone brings up that important meeting.

#2. /active

Finished your task or want to let your colleagues know you’re back and ready to dive into work? Use the /active command to signal your return.

Simply type /active, and you’ll reappear on your colleagues’ radar, ready to collaborate again.

#3. /status

Are you deeply focused on a critical project? Or perhaps battling through piles of paperwork? Don’t leave your coworkers guessing about your availability. Keep the team in the loop with the /status command.

Example: /status In a meeting (with the world’s toughest client)

#4. /dnd

Need some peace and quiet to power through your tasks? The /dnd (Do Not Disturb) command creates a “focus bubble” just for you.

Syntax: /dnd [time]

Example: /dnd 30 (to remain undisturbed for 30 minutes).

#5. /who

Curious about who’s lurking in a chat channel? The /who command lets you see everyone present.

How to use: Type /who in the channel you want to check.

This command will display a list of all members in the channel. It’s a great way to find out who’s “slacking off” and who’s hard at work on your team!

#6. /invite

Want to add teammates to a lively conversation? Use the /invite command to expand the group easily.

Syntax: /invite @username

#7. /leave

Sometimes, you realize a channel no longer aligns with your needs. Instead of awkwardly figuring out how to leave, just use the /leave command for a graceful exit.

Simply type /leave, hit enter, and you’ll quietly leave the current channel without disturbing anyone.

#8. /join

In large organizations, there can be hundreds of Slack channels. The /join command helps you quickly hop into any public channel without scrolling through a lengthy list.

Syntax: /join [channel-name]

#9. /mute and /unmute

Need to focus on work but still keep an ear on the conversation? The /mute command lets you stay in the loop while filtering out unwanted noise.

Syntax: /mute [channel-name]

When you’re ready to return to normal interactions, simply type /mute [channel-name] again to re-enable notifications.

#10. /archive

Old chat channels can pile up like unused items in your house—they need tidying up. The /archive command helps you neatly store away inactive channels.

How to use: /archive [channel-name]

#11. /search

In a large organization with thousands of messages sent daily, finding information quickly and accurately is essential. If you vaguely remember an important detail but not the specifics, the /search command is your go-to detective.

Syntax: /search [keyword]

Example: /search weekly report

Now, no information can hide from you!

#12. /collapse

When your chat channel is flooded with images and videos, the /collapse command lets you “minimize” everything to focus on text messages.

How to use: Type /collapse in the channel you want to condense.

This is an excellent way to sift through vital information amidst a sea of memes and GIFs!

#13. /expand

After minimizing with /collapse, you might want to view everything again. The /expand command will “unfold” all the content.

How to use: Type /expand in the collapsed channel.

#14. /feedback

Got a brilliant idea to improve Slack? Or encountered a pesky bug? The /feedback command allows you to send your thoughts directly to the Slack development team.

How to use: /feedback [your feedback]

Remember, every suggestion you make helps Slack become even better!

#15. /open

Need to have a private discussion with a colleague? The /open command quickly starts a direct conversation.

Syntax: /open @username

#16. @channel

When you have important information to share with everyone in a channel—whether they’re online or offline—@channel is the way to go.

Syntax: @channel [your message]

Note that @channel notifies all channel members, including those offline. Use it wisely to avoid unnecessary disruptions.

#Conclusion

At BENOCODE, we hope this guide equips you with the Slack commands to streamline your team’s workflow. Mastering these commands is like giving your business a virtual brain, where each command acts as a neuron, seamlessly connecting and coordinating activities.

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