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How to Share Your Work Status and Location Using Slack


  1. In Slack (the Windows desktop application), press Ctrl-Shift-Y to open the Set a status screen


  2. Set your status following these guidelines:
    1. If you are working remotely, select Working remotely
    2. If you are out on your 9/80 day off, select 9/80
    3. If you are out sick, select Out sick
    4. If you are on vacation, select Vacationing
    5. If you are working on-site, leave the status empty


Pro Tip

Provide additional information to make your status even more clear.  For example, when selecting 9/80 you can also include the day of your 9/80 like this:


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