Slack is a communication platform that allows users to easily create new sections for groups of channels. This can be helpful when you want to group channels together, or when you want to add new members to a group. To create a new section in Slack, first open the Slack app and sign in. Then, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. This will show you a list of all your channels. On the left side of this list, you will see a list of all your groups. In the group list, you will see a list of all your channels. On the right side of this list, you will see a list of all your sections. To create a new section for your group, click on the green arrow next to the channel name in the group list and then click on New Section. You will be taken to an editor where you can enter some basic information about your section. For example, you can name your section something like “Slack Channels” or “Channels in Slack”. You can also choose to have your section open at all times so that people can access it from any channel they are subscribed to. When you finish creating your section, press save and then close Slack. You will now have created a new section for your group!
In addition to a slight redesign, Slack recently introduced the ability to group channels into something the company calls “Sections.” These sections make it easy for you to organize your workspace’s side panel, especially if you are overrun by conversations.
Before we begin, note that the Sections feature is only available for those with paid Slack accounts. Additionally, you can only group and organize your channels using the desktop or web clients. Once you make any changes, you’ll see the sections on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
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How to Create a Slack Section
Start by launching your Slack desktop or web application and then selecting the workspace you would like to customize.
Next, locate one of the default sections, such as “Starred” or “Channels.” Hover your mouse over the section’s title and then click the corresponding three-dot options icon.
Note: Slack is rolling out its redesign very slowly. If you do not see these options, you might need to wait a couple more weeks before the upgrade comes to your workspace.
Select the “Create New Section” button found at the bottom of the menu that pops up.
A new “Create Sidebar Section” window will appear in the middle of your screen. Type a name for the section into the “Choose A Helpful Name” box.
Click the “Create” button to add the section to Slack’s sidebar.
With the section now added to the top of your sidebar, it’s time to group channels and direct messages to help organize your workspace.
Click and hold on any channel or direct message and then drag it on top of the section. Let go to drop the channel or direct message into the section.
You can further customize the order of your Slack workspace’s sidebar by clicking and dragging the sections as well as the channels/direct messages within the sections.
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How to Rename a Slack Section
If you ever need to change the name of a section, renaming the group only takes a couple of seconds.
Start by opening the Slack workspace that includes the section that you want to rename. Hover your mouse cursor over the section’s title and then click on the three-dot options icon.
Next, select the “Rename” button at the top of the pop-up menu.
Finally, rename your section and then click the “Save” button.
How to Delete a Slack Section
Deleting an unused section is easy more straightforward than creating one. Start by opening up your Slack workspace, hover over the section you want to remove, and then click on the corresponding three-dot options icon.
Next, select the “Delete” option from the pop-up menu.
Finally, click the “Delete” button. Don’t worry, removing the section won’t permanently delete any conversations or kick you out of any channels. Any channels within the deleted section will be moved back to the default sections automatically.
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