# What are the features of slack? What are the features of slack? ##### Post Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question - Net upvotes: 3 ## Comments ### Comment 1 What I like best about Slack is how easy it is to communicate with different teams without relying on long email chains. I use it every day for quick discussions, sharing updates, and getting responses faster than email. I also like the channel-based conversations because project-related discussions stay organized and are easier to find later. The search feature is useful when I need to look up an older message, file, or conversation instead of asking someone to resend it. Another feature I use a lot is file sharing and integrations with other tools. It helps keep most work-related communication in one place, which makes collaboration much easier during the day. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 1 month ago - Author title: Gen AI developer at Infosys ### Comment 2 See what we experienced, Slack is a team communication and collaboration platform. Its main features include: 1. Channels (Organized communication) Slack lets you create channels for different teams, projects, or topics so conversations stay structured instead of mixed together. 2. Direct Messaging Private one-to-one or group chats for quick communication outside public channels. 3. Large Size File Sharing You can share documents, images, PDFs, and other files directly in chats or channels, keeping everything in one place. 4. Search Functionality Powerful search allows you to quickly find old messages, files, or discussions without scrolling endlessly. 5. Integrations Slack connects with tools like Google Drive, Zoom, Trello, and many others to centralize workflows. 6. Notifications & Alerts Customizable notifications help users stay updated on important messages without missing critical updates. 7. Voice & Video Calls Built-in audio and video calling for quick meetings or team discussions. 8. Workflow Automation Automates repetitive tasks like approvals, reminders, and updates using simple workflows or bots. 9. AI Features (in newer versions) AI-powered summaries, writing assistance, and smarter search to improve productivity. 10. Mobile & Desktop Apps Works across devices so teams can stay connected anywhere. For more practical work management solutions, you can contact our company to learn more: https://sspaustralia.com.au/contact/ ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 2 months ago - Author title: Security Guard Services ### Comment 3 Slack is a team communication tool that organizes conversations into channels and direct messages. It allows easy file sharing, powerful search, and real-time collaboration. You can also make voice/video calls and integrate apps like Google Drive or Zoom. It helps teams work faster by keeping everything in one place. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 3 months ago - Author title: Salesforce Developer || Zebra TechnoSys || APEX || Trigger || OmniStudio || LWC || CPQ || Trailhead Double Star Ranger ### Comment 4 It organizes conversations into channels for different projects, teams, or topics, making discussions easy to follow. Users can send direct messages, share files, and quickly find information using the search feature. Slack also integrates with many tools like Google Drive, Zoom, and project management apps, allowing teams to manage work without switching platforms. With features like notifications, voice and video calls, and automation tools, Slack helps teams stay connected and productive. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 5 months ago - Author title: Project Coordinator | Sr. Business Analyst | Lead QA | QMS & ISO Training Specialist | Ex-IndiaMART | Ex-Flipkart ### Comment 5 Core Slack Features Channels: Organised spaces for team or project conversations. Direct Messages: One-to-one or small group chats. File Sharing: Upload and share documents, images, and videos. Search: Find past messages and files quickly. Integrations: Connect other tools like Google Drive, Zoom, Asana, and more. Threads: Keep replies organised under a specific message. Huddles & Calls: Make voice or video calls inside Slack. Notifications: Control what alerts you receive. Workflow Builder: Automate routine tasks and reminders. Custom Emojis: Add personality and reactions to messages. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: 8 months ago - Author title: Marketing Professional ### Comment 6 Slack is by far one of the best messaging tools for companies, especially for startups. One of its best features is you can integrate it with various tools such as Jira, Curricula, Pagerduty, Google Workspace, and many more. The good thing about integrating it into different tools is you can get alerts and notifications with just this tool alone! You can even view your schedule through Slack. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: over 2 years ago - Author title: Chargeback Associate at Lithic ### Comment 7 There are different features available in slack which make it more interactive and user friendly platform it provide us direct message facility we can make audio and vedios calls easily by using slack, similarly it provide us facility for automatic workflow and many more I really love this platform. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: over 2 years ago - Author title: Digital Marketer | Expert in SEO, SEM & Social Media | Facebook Marketer | Google Ads Specialist | Instagram Marketer ### Comment 8 As a messaging tool for companies and groups you can have numerous channels/groups for different projects and/or teams, and see your schedule right in the app ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: almost 4 years ago - Author title: Welcome Desk/Social Media Assistant at Halfmoon Bouldering ### Comment 9 Slack is a messaging app with a variety of features that make it ideal for workplace communication. Perhaps the most useful feature is its ability to create separate channels for different topics or departments. This ensures that relevant messages are seen by the right people. Slack also allows users to share files and Slack integrates with a number of other apps, making it a versatile tool for communication and collaboration. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago ### Comment 10 - Calling - Huddle - Integration with other apps - Messaging - Sharing media - Creating groups - Creating channels - Custom status ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Sr. Software Engineer at Pasarpolis India ### Comment 11 Instant Messaging, Share Documents, Voice and Video calls. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: IT Project Manager at Christian Care Ministry ### Comment 12 Webhook, team meeting, private and public channels Integration with monitoring tools to receive alerts. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Cloud Operations Administrator & System Administrator at Buzinessware ### Comment 13 1.Enable quick chat with your team mates 2.Enable quick audio conversation 3.Post organisation level updates in the right groups 4. Create private / public groups (Channels) for different people across the projects to provide them a common platform to interact. 5. You can also have a conversation with teams outside of your workplace, if they are also using slack. However some level of security clearance might be required in this case. ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Senior Project Manager - Digital (AEM,CQ, Analytics) ### Comment 14 Communication, instant messaging, push to talk, video calling, audio calling, automated bot communication ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Senior Software Engineer at vAuto: Cox Automotive ### Comment 15 The features are countless depending on how you leverage the application. This is the official site link for the features offered - https://slack.com/features ##### Comment Metadata - Posted at: about 4 years ago - Author title: Web Systems Administrator ## Related Product [Slack](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews) ## Related Category [Work Management](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management) ## Related discussions - [How well does Trello scale into a larger team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/1-how-well-does-trello-scale-into-a-larger-team) - Posted at: about 13 years ago - Comments: 6 - [Can we please add a new section](https://www.g2.com/discussions/2-can-we-please-add-a-new-section) - Posted at: about 13 years ago - Comments: 0 - [Quantifiable benefits from implementing your CRM](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quantifiable-benefits-from-implementing-your-crm) - Posted at: about 13 years ago - Comments: 4