Send AFK notifications on Slack
AFK = Away From Keyboard. When you need to step away from your desk and won't be replying to messages for some time, use Pause to update your Slack status to 💨 and send a notification to a preferred public channel.
This is a Slack-only feature. To use it, please ensure that Pause has been integrated into your Slack workspace.
To send an AFK notification on Slack:
Step 1: Type /pause afk
and hit Enter.
Step 2: Select the time period and preferred channel for notification in the dropdown.
Step 3: Click on Notify.
You can also do it this way:
Step 1: Type /pause
and hit Enter.
Step 2: Click on 💨 Say you’re AFK.
Step 3: Select the time period and preferred channel for notification in the dropdown.
Step 4: Click on Notify.
Your 💨 Slack status will disappear as soon as the AFK period expires.
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Updated on: 08/03/2023
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