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How to change what I do in Slack?

Changing what you do in Slack can mean different things, such as updating your status, changing your profile information, or modifying your notification settings.

Here’s a simple guide to help you with these changes:

Updating your status:

  1. Open Slack and click on your profile picture in the top left corner.
  2. Select "Update your status".
  3. Enter a status message in the text box. You can also choose an emoji to go with it.
  4. Set a time for how long you want the status to last.
  5. Click "Save" to update your status.

Changing profile information:

  1. Click on your profile picture and select "Profile".
  2. Click "Edit".
  3. Update your name, job title, phone number, or any other information you want to change.
  4. Click "Save Changes" to update your profile.

Modifying notification settings:

  1. Click on your profile picture and select "Preferences".
  2. Go to the "Notifications" tab.
  3. Choose how you want to be notified (e.g., all messages, direct messages, mentions).
  4. Set your preferences for sound and mobile notifications.
  5. Adjust the "Do Not Disturb" settings if you want to mute notifications during certain hours.

By following these steps, you can easily change what you do in Slack to better suit your needs.

Whether it's keeping your team updated with your status, ensuring your profile is current, or managing how you receive notifications, these adjustments can help you use Slack more effectively.

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