Reply to Threads in Slack: Desktop and Mobile Steps

Replying in Slack threads keeps channels clear and focused. Here’s how to reply to a thread in Slack on both desktop and mobile with simple steps.

How to Reply to a Thread in Slack?

1. On Desktop

If you’re using Slack on a computer, follow these instructions to reply inside a thread:

1. Open Slack and navigate to the channel.
2. Hover over the message you want to reply to.
3. Click the Reply in thread icon on the right.
   
4. Type your response in the thread panel.
5. Hit Send to post your reply.

If you ever want to leave an entire workspace, see this guide on how to leave a Slack workspace.

2. On Mobile

On your phone, the process is just as easy. Here’s how to reply to a thread in the Slack mobile app:

1. Launch the Slack app on your phone.
2. Tap and hold the message you want to reply to.
3. Choose Reply in thread from the menu.
4. Type your response in the box.
5. Tap the Send arrow to finish.

If you need to pause or completely stop using Slack, here’s how to deactivate your Slack account.

Why Use Threads

• Keeps main channels clean.
• Helps teammates follow specific discussions.
• Makes it easy to find related replies later.

When replying, you might also need to format your messages neatly. Learn how to go to the next line in Slack without sending your text too early.

FAQs

Conclusion

Replying to a thread in Slack is simple and helps organize conversations. Open the message, select Reply in thread, type your response, and send.

For even more organized teamwork, learn how to create a group in Slack so discussions stay focused around projects and teams.