How to use Slack - Filter Message widget
Learn what's in a Slack filter
My mentions
You can use this filter to collect only the messages that mention you in Slack.
Saved for later
You can use this filter to bring up a list of saved messages for later from Slack.
Custom filters
Keywords refers to messages that contain a specific keyword.
From refers to who sent the message.
Channels indicates which channels the message was sent or received on.
You can use just one of these filters, or a combination of all three.
When utilizing more than one filter, the filter is applied with an And condition that applies to each filter.
Tips for using Slack filters
You can utilize the From filter to see how key team members are doing.
In the from filter, select the key team members you collaborate with most. You'll see at a glance what they're talking about, what they're sending and receiving, and what they're working on.
You can utilize the from filter to collect app messages within slack.
In the from filter, select the main apps you've integrated with slack. You'll see the notifications coming from your apps at a glance.
You can utilize the Channel filter to collect recent messages within a workspace.
In the channel filter, select all the channels you primarily communicate on. You'll see the latest messages from your main channels in Slack in one place.