14 tips and tricks to master Slack, one of the most popular work apps in the world

If you work in an office, there's a good chance you've heard of Slack. Even if you don't use it yourself, you've surely heard from a friend how great the business-chat platform is. By offering companies an alternative to endless email chains and tine-consuming meetings, Slack helped usher in an era of casual workplace interaction.

As great as Slack may be, though, there's probably a good chance that you aren't making the most of everything the platform has to offer. From handy keyboard shortcuts to useful software integrations, there's a lot Slack can do that you probably aren't taking advantage of.

Here's what you need to know in order to use Slack like a pro.