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Slack Help: Use threads to organize discussions
Documents threads as organized discussions around specific messages, replying in a thread, optionally sending a reply back to the main channel or DM, opening threads in a separate window, per-thread notifications, all-thread views, unread thread ordering, and thread actions such as reactions, open in channel, save, and notification controls.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threaded discussion | Choose threaded discussion when the core unit is a topic or parent message with replies that need branch context and participation state. | Starting a reply records the exact parent topic or parent reply being answered and shows that target while composing. | Slack supports organized discussions around specific messages, thread replies, optional broadcast back to channel or DM, thread windows, notification controls, all-thread views, unread ordering, reactions, save, and open-in-channel behavior. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as product-example evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
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