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External Partners Can Join You in Connect — Without Purchasing a Paid Slack Plan
Stanford's plan now covers the cost of Slack Connect, so it's free for external partners to join your Connect channels.
Slack Adds New Video Messaging Option
A new feature lets you shoot and instantly share video, voice, and screen recordings — giving you another way to collaborate asynchronously in Slack.
Type Now, Send Later. Slack Scheduled Send Has Arrived.
No need to sync schedules. Now you can work when you need to and have your Slack message delivered at the best time for the recipient.
Add Pronouns to Your Stanford Slack Profile
We’ve rolled out a new feature that lets you add pronouns to your profile. Here’s how to use it.
New Audio-Only Space Lets You Gather in Slack Channels and Talk
Starting April 30, we’ll participate in a pilot program for Huddles, a new social audio feature that lets you talk, live and ad-hoc, with your teammates in a Slack channel.
Create a Slack Workspace for Your Course from Canvas — and Meet Coursebot
Thanks to a partnership between University IT and Learning Technologies and Spaces, instructors in most schools can create private Slack workspaces directly through the Canvas tool.
Thinking About Creating a New Slack Workspace? Here’s What You Need to Know
Any Stanford Slack member can create a new workspace. If your group needs a virtual space of its own to collaborate, this information will get you off to a great start.
Adding Others to Your Slack Workspace: Common Questions Asked and Answered
You can invite others to join you in any Slack workspace or channel you belong to, usually just by sending an invite. But if the person you want to invite isn’t a member of Slack — or even affiliated with Stanford — the process requires a few additional considerations.
Why Understanding Channel Types Makes Using Slack More Awesome
All Slack channels serve the same fundamental purpose, but there are different types. Understanding the differences will help you create the best space for your conversations.
Slack Connect Builds Bridges Between Stanford and Outside Organizations
Slack Connect lets you extend the benefits of channel-based communications to organizations beyond Stanford. You can now work with external partners using apps, chat, and file sharing — all without leaving your Stanford Slack workspace.
