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.