As far as team messaging, the first time many users ever tagged someone in an app like this was probably in Slack. They seem tailor-made for Slack.Īlthough Slack might not have introduced the mention or the hashtag, it does make frequent use of them in the interface. Some users might not even realize that there is plenty of power under the hood and an extensive array of apps and bots you can add to the interface. While Microsoft Teams (opens in new tab) chugs along at times under the weight of its many enterprise-grade features, Slack is light and airy by comparison. (Note that the purple and white interface is associated with Slack so much that changing these colors can throw people off.)
The clean interface is easily recognizable - it uses dark purple and white/gray colors, although you can customize the appearance. The app avoids the word “chat” and borrows a term from Twitter with “direct messages” instead, which automatically implies privacy. While some team messaging apps don’t know when to use the word “chat” versus “channel,” it is always clear in Slack. Below that, you see direct messaging chats which can be 1-on-1 or in small groups.
At the top left of the screen, you see a series of default channels for collaborating in groups.
It is almost effortless in the sense that you intuitively know how to use it. (Image credit: Slack) Interface and performance
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