What is Slack?
Slack is a powerful business collaboration and communication tool designed to make internal communication between staff and teams simpler and more streamlined for everyone.
Slack Installation:
| Platform | Link |
| Apple iOS | https://apps.apple.com/app/slack-app/id618783545?ls=1 |
| Apple macOS | https://itunes.apple.com/app/slack/id803453959 |
| Google Play Store | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Slack |
| Microsoft Windows | https://app.slack.com/client/T03TY07AY/C03TY07BWhttps://slack.com/downloads/windows |
Sign in to CapeStart Slack Workspace:
- Go to https://capestart.slack.
com/signup#/ and “Continue with Google” using CapeStart email.
- Or go to the Slack application and click “Sign In To Slack”.
- Fill the OTP to advance to the next page.
- Fill the fields and create your Slack account.
- Click “Open” from the browser pop-up to redirect to the Slack application.
Some of the common Slack terms,
- Channel: Channels are spaces for all the people, tools, and files that you need to get work done in Slack. You can create channels for different teams, topics, and projects to bring order and clarity to work.
- Direct message (DM): Direct messages are one-to-one conversations between you and another member.
- Mention (@mention): When you send a message and include an @mention, the person you mention will be notified. Type the @ sign followed by a member's full name or display name.
- Screen sharing: During a call, present your screen or allow others to draw on it.
- Thread: A conversation consisting of an initial Slack message and its replies.
- Voice calls: Talk with your teammates in Slack.
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