Stop Using Slack Wrong: The 7 Hidden Features That Actually Make Teams Productive
Most teams use 10% of Slack's capabilities. Here are the features that transform chaos into clarity.
1. Saved items - Your personal command center
Save key messages. Build your own priority inbox. Most users never touch this. Start now.
2. Keyboard shortcuts - Speed matters
Cmd+K for quick switching. Cmd+Shift+K for DMs. Learn 5 shortcuts, save 30 minutes daily.
3. Custom sections - Organize like a pro
Group channels by project, priority, or team. Stop scrolling through an endless channel list.
4. Scheduled messages - Work async properly
Write when you're thinking. Send when they're working. Respect time zones and focus hours.
5. Workflow builder - Automate the repetitive
Standup reminders. Approval flows. Status updates. If you do it twice, automate it.
6. Search modifiers - Find anything instantly
from:@john in:#general during:thisweek has::white_check_mark:. Master search operators, never lose information.
7. Focus mode (with tools like Float)
Split inbox. AI summaries. Smart prioritization. The features Slack should have built but didn't.
These features exist. Use them. Or let Float AI enhance them further with AI-powered productivity.