Desktop Computer Skills
Slack
Slack: Configuring Slack
Slack: Creating, Finding & Sharing Information
Slack: Signing in & Setting Up
Slack: Using Channels
Slack: Using Private Messaging & Communication Tools

Slack: Configuring Slack

Course Number:
ds_slack20_05_enus
Lesson Objectives

Slack: Configuring Slack

  • use Slackbot to perform tasks, create reminders and auto reply to messages
  • use slash commands to save time and improve productivity
  • integrate and manage your Google Calendars
  • manage desktop, mobile and email notifications
  • apply default themes as well as create themes
  • change the message display options
  • use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the interface and save time
  • view, remove and add app integrations
  • view and manage app permissions

Overview/Description

Slack is a great collaboration tool that you can configure to suit your needs. Slack gives you the tools and capacity to be more productive. Discover key features such as the personal assistant Slackbot and time saving slash commands.

You can change the look and feel of Slack by modifying the theme and display. You can also manage app integrations and permissions to insure your information is safe.



Target

Prerequisites: none

Slack: Creating, Finding & Sharing Information

Course Number:
ds_slack20_04_enus
Lesson Objectives

Slack: Creating, Finding & Sharing Information

  • attach view and remove shared files
  • share websites and online videos
  • add and use the Google Drive app
  • create a post, code or text snippet
  • add a social media account and integrate RSS feeds
  • perform a general search
  • use search indicators to perform advanced searches
  • create and participate in a pool
  • create, edit and remove workflows

Overview/Description

Slack's collaboration functionality extends well beyond text messaging. You can add apps to integrate services such as Google Drive, Twitter and RSS feeds to animate your channels.

Slack also enables you to attach files, share items, create posts and code snippets. You can also use the search tool to quickly find the items you need. Additionally, you can interact further with your team by creating polls and workflows.



Target

Prerequisites: none

Slack: Signing in & Setting Up

Course Number:
ds_slack20_01_enus
Lesson Objectives

Slack: Signing in & Setting Up

  • sign in and out of your Slack account
  • discover the application interface and key tools
  • update your profile information and account settings
  • set your notification preferences and availability status
  • invite workspace members and guests
  • create user groups to organize teams
  • manage team members

Overview/Description

Slack is a supercharged collaboration platform that empowers organizations. Slack enables you to connect and communicate easily with your team. Before your start collaborating, you'll need to see how to sign in and get around the application.

Once you've signed into Slack you can start updating your profile and account information. You can also invite workspace members and manage existing members within Slack.



Target

Prerequisites: none

Slack: Using Channels

Course Number:
ds_slack20_02_enus
Lesson Objectives

Slack: Using Channels

  • find, join and leave channels
  • manage channel details and permissions
  • create a channel
  • post and format messages in a channel
  • edit and manage channel messages
  • react and manage message reactions
  • create threads and manage conversations
  • organize channels into sections

Overview/Description

Channels allow you to communicate with your team regarding specified topics. Channels can be public or private depending on the criteria defined by the channel creator.

Once you join and create channels, you can start communicating and interacting with others. If you have channels with similar topics you can organize them into sections to easily access them from Slack's interface sidebar.



Target

Prerequisites: none

Slack: Using Private Messaging & Communication Tools

Course Number:
ds_slack20_03_enus
Lesson Objectives

Slack: Using Private Messaging & Communication Tools

  • send, edit and remove direct messages
  • save conversations as drafts
  • add text effects and activate the spellcheck tool
  • react to messages with emojis, create threads and save messages
  • add communication apps to animate your messages
  • make a call, receive a call and add third-party call applications to Slack
  • start a conference call
  • forward emails to Slack

Overview/Description

Slack breaks barriers and empowers organizations to communicate globally or privately. Explore Slack's private messaging. You can message individual users or create private chat groups. Slack also enables you to call and create conference calls to work with your team remotely.



Target

Prerequisites: none

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