How to Use Slack in 2025? (18 Lesser-Known Tricks to Get More Done)

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Chances are your team also relies on Slack for internal communication.

But let me ask you: do you know how to use Slack correctly ?

If you're not 100% sure of your answer, I've compiled a detailed guide on how to get the most out of Slack.

Let's do it then!

What is Slack?
If you're new to Slack, you may still be confused by what it is exactly. Officially, Slack calls its flagship product a communications hub, and that's precisely what it is.

It is a web-based real-time communication tool available as a single application for desktops/laptops, mobile devices and also as a web application. Basically, it is a private chat and collaboration room for your employees.

For many companies, it has replaced email, private forums benin phone number data and chat rooms as the primary internal text-based communication channel.

How is Slack different from email?
Since the data is available on a private online platform, you don't have to forward vital email chains to new employees. And you don't have to worry about taking away former employees either.

You can interact with data in real time, allowing you to edit sent messages instead of stressing over the typo in the email you just sent to your boss.

You can also directly integrate Slack with a variety of tools, for example to get real-time updates on the status of your deployments or new content from competitor blogs.

Suggested reading: Still using email? Check out the best Gmail add-ons and extensions to improve your productivity .

Should Your Team Use Slack?
The short answer is yes.

If the only communication channels you've used so far are email, Skype, forums , and a project management tool , you'll find several features that will help your team increase their productivity within Slack, such as: