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HOW TO USE SLACK
HOW TO USE SLACK
We've condensed the most important information on how to use Slack right here. So whether this is your first time using Slack or you just want a quick refresher, you'll be ready to join your fellow students on Slack after reviewing this page!
We've condensed the most important information on how to use Slack right here. So whether this is your first time using Slack or you just want a quick refresher, you'll be ready to join your fellow students on Slack after reviewing this page!
For even more information, visit the Slack Help Center here.
For even more information, visit the Slack Help Center here.
We also hosted our own Slack Orientation!
We also hosted our own Slack Orientation!
Join Palak as she goes through some helpful tips and tricks to get you accustomed to Slack!
Join Palak as she goes through some helpful tips and tricks to get you accustomed to Slack!
Watch the recording ➡️ ➡️
Watch the recording ➡️ ➡️
Go through the Slides here!
Go through the Slides here!
Version 2_Slack Orientation.mp4Slack housekeeping and general guidelines
Slack housekeeping and general guidelines
WHAT is Slack? (in Slack's words) "Slack is a collaboration hub that connects your organization — all the pieces and the people — so you can get things done."
WHO is Slack for? Our Slack group is exclusively for Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Scholarship Challenge students. Please edit your profile and use your real name (or indicate it in your profile) and upload your photo (or a nice avatar).
WHAT is Slack for? Slack is the main platform that will connect this amazing community of Nutanix Hybrid Cloud Scholarship Challenge students. Use it for:
Getting support and helping each other through the Challenge course
Seeking technical help from our graduate volunteers
Socializing and networking with your classmates
Sharing ideas and resources
Motivation!
Collaborating and working on cool projects together
Keeping in touch with your Community Manager and staying up-to-date on latest news about this Scholarship program
What is Slack NOT for? For being unfriendly, disrespectful, unproductive, and for any other violations of our Code of Conduct.
Heads up! Our Slack workspace is on the Free plan. This means that only the most recent 10,000 messages will be viewable and searchable. If you see a good tip, resource, or post you should jot it down otherwise the message WILL turn over!
Heads up! Our Slack workspace is on the Free plan. This means that only the most recent 10,000 messages will be viewable and searchable. If you see a good tip, resource, or post you should jot it down otherwise the message WILL turn over!
Slack Etiquette
Slack Etiquette
Use these tips to help us keep Slack in order and make it manageable for you!
1. If you want to comment on somebody's post – Reply in thread! To reply in thread, hover over the post and click the message bubble icon. A sidebar will then appear to the right where you can leave your reply. By "replying in thread" instead of posting a separate comment, you'll make the conversation easier to follow and keep the main feed tidy and clean. 👍
2. Pick the right Slack channel for your post - Each channel has a purpose! You can familiarize yourself with the names of our Slack channels and their purpose below.
3. In addition to posting in the correct channel, please avoid repeating the same message, or posting it on multiple channels. Along these same lines, if you ask a question and it has been answered (or you found the answer on your own), it's good etiquette to go back to your original post to let everyone know. This allows your classmates and volunteers to focus their time and energy on students who still need help. 💪
4. Whenever possible, put all your text in one message (see also how to ask a question here), and please:
don't
post
every
sentence
separately.
Some people say that Slack can be hectic and overwhelming but by following these tips above, you'll enjoy Slack and get the most of your Slack workspace!
Messaging
Messaging
Unlike many instant messaging platforms, Slack actually allows you to edit and to delete your messages! Click the 3 dots (more actions) to the right to edit your text or delete it altogether.
Notifications are the little number in a red oval that appears next to a channel or a private message. It's Slack's way of telling you that a post needs your attention because someone mentioned your name or made an announcement to the entire channel. You have the option of turning these notifications off (aka "muting a channel") if you find them overly annoying. If you do this, just remember to frequently check the channels so you don't miss a message meant for you!
Already familiar with Slack? Here are some tips to make your Slack experience as organized as possible! 🤓
Already familiar with Slack? Here are some tips to make your Slack experience as organized as possible! 🤓
Star Channels and DMs! ✨
Star Channels and DMs! ✨
When you star a channel or a DM (Direct Message), they are all grouped together under the "Starred" category within the sidebar menu.
This is a great way to keep all your most frequented conversations and channels at the top!
To star a channel or DM, click on the star icon at the top! The channel/DM will immediately be put under the "Starred" category on the sidebar.
Save important messages and resources with the Save button! 🔖
Save important messages and resources with the Save button! 🔖
If you come across a message or a resource that you'd like to keep or get back to, your best option is to save it! You can do this by hovering over the post and clicking the bookmark button.
Use the info button, ⓘ, to look at information pertaining to the channel🗂
Use the info button, ⓘ, to look at information pertaining to the channel🗂
If you would like to see the description and all the files and pinned posts of a specific channel, roll over to the top right corner of a channel and you'll see the ⓘ button. Click on it and you'll all the details of the channel neatly organized!
See all the keyboard shortcuts you can use in Slack with this command 🤓
See all the keyboard shortcuts you can use in Slack with this command 🤓
Mac: Cmd + /
On Linux/Windows: Ctrl + /
The command above will open up a comprehensive menu of keyboard shortcuts you can use in Slack. Try it out in our workspace!
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