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macOS not switching Spaces when opening links from Slack to Firefox
I’m experiencing an issue with macOS where clicking a link in Slack (which I have open in one Space) opens the link in Firefox (which is in another Space), but macOS no longer automatically switches me to the Space with Firefox. Previously, this would work as expected, where clicking a link would ta...
I’m experiencing an issue with macOS where clicking a link in Slack (which I have open in one Space) opens the link in Firefox (which is in another Space), but macOS no longer automatically switches me to the Space with Firefox. Previously, this would work as expected, where clicking a link would take me straight to Firefox’s Space.
I’ve tried restarting both apps, as well as macOS, but the issue persists. I’m wondering if another app or setting might be interfering with this behavior.
"When switching to an application, switch to a Space with open windows for the application" option is turned on.
Thanks!
zirqLvgOhM
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Nov 11, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Installed application does not show in Applications folder
I have installed `Slack App` on my Mac OS and it works all fine. However, I do not see that application in Applications folder. I am very new to Mac and may be I am missing something but to my knowledge, IF App is installed on the machine, then it has to be in Applications folder. Is there any reaso...
I have installed
Slack App on my Mac OS and it works all fine. However, I do not see that application in Applications folder. I am very new to Mac and may be I am missing something but to my knowledge, IF App is installed on the machine, then it has to be in Applications folder.
Is there any reason under which it can not be in the Applications folder?
Lost
(394 rep)
Nov 28, 2017, 01:11 AM
• Last activity: Mar 26, 2025, 12:07 PM
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Slack sidebar automatically collapses: how to keep it permanently open?
Apparently I hit some shortcut combination that caused Slack to automatically collapse the sidebar that contains the list of Channels and Direct Messages. [![enter image description here][1]][1] There is an option to **temporarily** show the Sidebar in the View menu: [![enter image description here]...
Apparently I hit some shortcut combination that caused Slack to automatically collapse the sidebar that contains the list of Channels and Direct Messages.
There is an option to **temporarily** show the Sidebar in the View menu:
we now temporarily see the left sidebar
But after clicking in conversation area the sidebar will still hide itself again.
I have looked at Preferences | Sidebar and it does not have any setting related to hide/show:
Is there any way to do a "factory reset" on the Slack settings but retain the existing channels? In other words I do not want to completely reinstall Slack unless necessary.
There is an option to **temporarily** show the Sidebar in the View menu:
we now temporarily see the left sidebar
But after clicking in conversation area the sidebar will still hide itself again.
I have looked at Preferences | Sidebar and it does not have any setting related to hide/show:
Is there any way to do a "factory reset" on the Slack settings but retain the existing channels? In other words I do not want to completely reinstall Slack unless necessary.
WestCoastProjects
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Jan 12, 2022, 06:51 PM
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How can I efficiently search in a channel in Slack for iPad without having to type the entire channel name?
I use the Slack app on iPad. I'm browsing a channel. I'd like to search for some text inside that channel. How can I do it efficiently? The only way I found so far is to click on the search icon on the left bar, write the string to search followed by `in:channelname`. It's quite tedious to have to w...
I use the Slack app on iPad. I'm browsing a channel. I'd like to search for some text inside that channel. How can I do it efficiently?
The only way I found so far is to click on the search icon on the left bar, write the string to search followed by
in:channelname. It's quite tedious to have to write down the channel name. I don't have to do it when accessing Slack via a web browser. I feel I may have missed something in the Slack app.
Franck Dernoncourt
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Apr 26, 2024, 11:59 PM
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Slack not recognising Screen Recording permissions
I have two users who are reporting that the Slack app continues to send them to the System Preferences→Security & Privacy→Privacy->Screen Recording list when they try and screen share. They have confirmed that it is checked. They have restarted the Mac, and tried re-installing Slack. Nothing seems t...
I have two users who are reporting that the Slack app continues to send them to the System Preferences→Security & Privacy→Privacy->Screen Recording list when they try and screen share.
They have confirmed that it is checked. They have restarted the Mac, and tried re-installing Slack. Nothing seems to work. I asked one to go in to the Slack Preferences→Audio & Video and run
Run an audio, video and screen sharing test and usually it says Screen sharing is denied, occasionally it says it should work, but it doesn't when they try again.
Of course I cannot replicate the problem at all.
Tony Williams
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Jul 19, 2022, 10:50 AM
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Make Slack notification banners go away when the message is read
Is there a way to make Slack notification banners disappear automatically when I've read the new message? When I get a Slack message, a banner pops up on the screen. When I have read the message in the Slack app, I still have to click the banner to make it go away. I would like it to go away on its...
Is there a way to make Slack notification banners disappear automatically when I've read the new message?
When I get a Slack message, a banner pops up on the screen. When I have read the message in the Slack app, I still have to click the banner to make it go away. I would like it to go away on its own when the message has been read.
Also, see Remove seen notifications from Notification Centre .
Rich006
(163 rep)
Oct 31, 2023, 03:14 PM
• Last activity: Oct 31, 2023, 03:30 PM
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Application Shortcut for Slack does not work
I've created an application shortcut for the "All Unreads" command in Slack to change from Cmd + Shift + A to Ctrl + Shift + A . [![Screenshot of the Application Shortcuts][1]][1] It shows up in the toolbar for Slack: [![Screenshot of the Slack toolbar][2]][2] When I press Ctrl + Shift + A in Slack,...
I've created an application shortcut for the "All Unreads" command in Slack to change from Cmd+Shift+A to Ctrl+Shift+A.
![Screenshot of the Application Shortcuts ][1]
It shows up in the toolbar for Slack:
![Screenshot of the Slack toolbar ][2]
When I press Ctrl+Shift+A in Slack, I see the "Go" toolbar header light up, but nothing happens. This is true for other toolbar entries in Slack as well, such as "Switch to Channel". How can I get application-specific shortcuts to work?
Clicking the toolbar entry manually works, but it seems that activating it with a shortcut does not.
rcorre
(111 rep)
Oct 5, 2023, 09:06 PM
• Last activity: Oct 5, 2023, 09:13 PM
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iOS Slack app - Threads stuck bold / unread
I have followed Slack's instructions to clear unread messages and still "Threads" is bold in my Slack app. It is not bold on my desktop app. [Slack's instructions](https://slack.com/help/articles/360001559367-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications#mac-5): > **Mark everything as read on desktop** > - From...
I have followed Slack's instructions to clear unread messages and still "Threads" is bold in my Slack app. It is not bold on my desktop app.
[Slack's instructions](https://slack.com/help/articles/360001559367-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications#mac-5) :
> **Mark everything as read on desktop**
> - From the Slack desktop app, open the affected workspace.
> - Press Shift + Esc.
>
> **Clear the Slack app cache**
> - Tap "You" at the bottom of your screen.
> - Tap Preferences.
> - Tap Advanced.
> - Tap Reset Cache.
>
> **Clear app data from your device settings** In addition to clearing the Slack app cache, you can also clear the app data from your device.
>
> - Open Settings on your device.
> - Scroll down to Slack in the list of apps.
> - Tap the toggle next to Reset Cache on Next Launch.
> - Open the app to reset the cache.
> Note: This will log you out of all workspaces you're signed in to.
This third step did NOT log me out of my workspaces FWIW.
samthebrand
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Sep 22, 2023, 01:01 PM
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Slack silently copying clipboard?
I'm running Slack desktop on an Intel Macbook pro running macOS Ventura 13.5.1. Sometimes when I switch the focus back to Slack I see a dialog popup along the lines of `Pasting from XXX's Macbook`. I did not hit Ctrl+V, I did not right-click and select paste and no pasted text appears anywhere in Sl...
I'm running Slack desktop on an Intel Macbook pro running macOS Ventura 13.5.1.
Sometimes when I switch the focus back to Slack I see a dialog popup along the lines of
Pasting from XXX's Macbook.
I did not hit Ctrl+V, I did not right-click and select paste and no pasted text appears anywhere in Slack.
It seems as if Slack is "silently" copying my clipboard. I have come across one other report of this behaviour: https://www.reddit.com/r/Slack/comments/xqgfeg/slack_for_mac_silently_copying_clipboard_contents/
I'm not sure if this related to Apple's continuity feature in someway.
I'd like to understand what is going on and, if possible, disable whatever is causing the issue.
user783836
(131 rep)
Sep 11, 2023, 08:16 AM
• Last activity: Sep 13, 2023, 08:04 AM
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Display Slack notifications on both screens
I'm using my Macbook while it's connected to a larger display. I'm mostly working off the larger display. Is there a way for notifications to be displayed on both screens simultaneously? I'm specifically concerned about Slack, but if there's a way to do this for all applications, knowing how that wo...
I'm using my Macbook while it's connected to a larger display. I'm mostly working off the larger display. Is there a way for notifications to be displayed on both screens simultaneously? I'm specifically concerned about Slack, but if there's a way to do this for all applications, knowing how that works would be much appreciated.
James Kelleher
(265 rep)
May 11, 2015, 03:32 PM
• Last activity: May 26, 2023, 12:56 PM
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Bluetooth peripherals disconnect when on Microsoft Teams or Slack and using a Bluetooth Headset
I have noticed that whenever I join a Microsoft Teams call or a Slack huddle my bluetooth peripherals randomly lose connection. I have a bluetooth headset connected (usually either Samsung WH noise cancelling headphones or AirPods Pro 2), a mouse (Logitech MX Master 3) and a keyboard (Logitech Mecha...
I have noticed that whenever I join a Microsoft Teams call or a Slack huddle my bluetooth peripherals randomly lose connection.
I have a bluetooth headset connected (usually either Samsung WH noise cancelling headphones or AirPods Pro 2), a mouse (Logitech MX Master 3) and a keyboard (Logitech Mechanical Mini or Keychron K2), when the call starts within 30 seconds or so the keyboard disconnects completely (I have to tap the keys a few times to get to re-establish connection), mouse becomes laggy occasionally and sometimes the audio experiences a lag.
It almost feels like macOS is prioritising the headphones and disconnects everything else. All the devices are within a few inches of each other on a desk so I can't think it's interference. As soon as the call ends everything goes back to normal. Interestingly this is **not** an issue when I plug headphones to the AUX port. So looks like it's directly related to being on a call and using bluetooth headsets.
Has anyone experienced something like this? Can you suggest potential causes or fixes?
(I'm using a MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip and 16GB of RAM, Ventura 13.2.1)
Jakub
(111 rep)
Feb 17, 2023, 03:38 PM
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Slack prevents Mac from sleeping
Slack is preventing my Mac from sleeping. I can see this information in the Activity Monitor. How can I disable it? I want my mac to sleep even when Slack is open.
Slack is preventing my Mac from sleeping. I can see this information in the Activity Monitor.
How can I disable it? I want my mac to sleep even when Slack is open.
bobsacameno
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Aug 10, 2021, 03:40 PM
• Last activity: Dec 22, 2022, 05:41 AM
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EOS Webcam Utility not working with Slack
I have installed the [EOS Webcam Utility][1] from the Canon website. After plugging in my camera (Canon M50 Mark II), it works great with OBS software, Google Hangouts and Skype, but not with Slack. Slack seems not to recognize my video input, it just displays the EOS Webcam Utility logo, which make...
I have installed the EOS Webcam Utility from the Canon website. After plugging in my camera (Canon M50 Mark II), it works great with OBS software, Google Hangouts and Skype, but not with Slack.
Slack seems not to recognize my video input, it just displays the EOS Webcam Utility logo, which makes me think is a Slack issue and not OS related.
damuz91
(161 rep)
Nov 9, 2022, 02:27 PM
• Last activity: Nov 9, 2022, 07:56 PM
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Is there any way to add Slack to the Share menu on a Mac?
Pretty simple, I'd like to right click on a file, select `Share >` and have Slack be one of the sharing options. When I go into `More...` Slack is not an option. I want to share a file over Slack with a coworker from the finder.
Pretty simple, I'd like to right click on a file, select
Share > and have Slack be one of the sharing options. When I go into More... Slack is not an option.
I want to share a file over Slack with a coworker from the finder.
jcollum
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Apr 26, 2022, 12:47 AM
• Last activity: Sep 10, 2022, 12:36 PM
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Integrate Grammarly with Slack
I used to have Grammarly and Slack integrated. Every time I wrote a message in Slack, I had Grammarly suggestions, but when I replaced my computer, I couldn’t make that work again. I am unsure which steps I followed to make it work, and I couldn’t find the solution on Google.
I used to have Grammarly and Slack integrated. Every time I wrote a message in Slack, I had Grammarly suggestions, but when I replaced my computer, I couldn’t make that work again. I am unsure which steps I followed to make it work, and I couldn’t find the solution on Google.
agusgambina
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Aug 23, 2022, 02:00 PM
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How to fix Slack not loading new messages in Safari after upgrading Mac to Monterey?
I use Slack in Safari browser to save memory usage and indirectly reduce battery usage from Slack. Slack in Safari browser used to display notifications and load new messages automatically till macOS got upgraded to Monterey 12.2.1. Now in macOS Monterey, the Slack web in Safari browser always displ...
I use Slack in Safari browser to save memory usage and indirectly reduce battery usage from Slack. Slack in Safari browser used to display notifications and load new messages automatically till macOS got upgraded to Monterey 12.2.1.
Now in macOS Monterey, the Slack web in Safari browser always displays 
I tried to find solutions in many forums and communities, but of no use. Can anyone please help me with the solution for this? How to make Slack in Safari to show notifications and automatically load new messages?
Load new messages alert. Also, the notifications from Slack in Safari are not received.
I tried to find solutions in many forums and communities, but of no use. Can anyone please help me with the solution for this? How to make Slack in Safari to show notifications and automatically load new messages?
bprasanna
(113 rep)
Mar 17, 2022, 06:50 PM
• Last activity: Aug 21, 2022, 01:03 PM
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How do I add Slack to the menu bar in Mac?
Slack shows the latest number of messages in the Dock but I like to hide the Dock by default, so I don't see them. Is there a way to put the Slack icon (with the number of messages) into the menu bar instead? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/tyVzY.png
Slack shows the latest number of messages in the Dock but I like to hide the Dock by default, so I don't see them. Is there a way to put the Slack icon (with the number of messages) into the menu bar instead?
JonathanReez
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Mar 28, 2022, 06:33 PM
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How to make the slack app appear in iOS search?
How do I make the slack app appear when I search for it in my iPhone? As you can see in the screenshots, the Gmail and Spotify apps have no such problem -- how do I make slack behave the same? /YGA [![iOS screenshot][1]][1] [![iOS screenshot][2]][2] [![iOS screenshot][3]][3] [1]: https://i.sstatic.n...
How do I make the slack app appear when I search for it in my iPhone? As you can see in the screenshots, the Gmail and Spotify apps have no such problem -- how do I make slack behave the same?
/YGA
YGA
(125 rep)
Feb 8, 2022, 08:29 PM
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Not seeing slack notifications when app is in the background and the chat with sender is open
In short: When a direct chat with someone is open, in the background, I don't see new messages notifications from that someone. Longer version using a scenario: I usually work in maximize mode, meaning, I only see one app at a time. This is great for focus. Especially when developing. I'm chatting w...
In short:
When a direct chat with someone is open, in the background, I don't see new messages notifications from that someone.
Longer version using a scenario:
I usually work in maximize mode, meaning, I only see one app at a time. This is great for focus. Especially when developing.
I'm chatting with a team mate who sent me a message. I see the notification, click on it and see the message. I then copy something that he sent me, say thanks and try to run what he sent me on a different window. In the meantime, I don't see the slack app, as it's below the dev tool I'm using.
In the meantime, my mate, sent me a correction to what he sent earlier.
The problem is that I don't get any notification that he sent me a new message, breaking my head over the previous sample, trying to understand why isn't it working.
If I would have closed the direct chat with my mate, I would have seen a notification.
AlikElzin-kilaka
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Jul 27, 2021, 02:33 PM
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I've somehow enabled overtype mode in Slack and I can't get back to insert mode
No, dear readers, as the Internet might have you believe, none of *these* things work on a 2017 Macbook Pro, the kind with the touchbar: - Fn + Enter - Fn + M - Fn + . - Fn + Option + Enter Somehow, someway, when I was pasting some text I ended out getting into overtype mode in Slack and now it's st...
No, dear readers, as the Internet might have you believe, none of *these* things work on a 2017 Macbook Pro, the kind with the touchbar:
- Fn+Enter
- Fn+M
- Fn+.
- Fn+Option+Enter
Somehow, someway, when I was pasting some text I ended out getting into overtype mode in Slack and now it's stuck that way.
Internet documentation might work if I had an older computer or one with keys that I don't have, but there's nothing I've been able to find that will tell me how to turn off this dratted overtype mode. And it's seriously annoying.
Any clue how to turn it off?
Wayne Werner
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Nov 3, 2017, 02:18 PM
• Last activity: Dec 22, 2020, 02:07 PM
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