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ProductivityNovember 7, 2024·2 min read

# How to Clear All Slack Notifications Instantly

Full of Slack notifications? Discover the hidden Shift+Esc shortcut to instantly clear all alerts and reclaim your calm workspace.

![Use shift+escape to easily clear slack notifications](https://www.trythreadly.com/cms/668cb12e7b0cd27d2c837ec3-shift-esc.gif)

Do you ever have that feeling where you're drowning in Slack notifications? Where you've read the DMs but want to skip the noisy channels, and wish there was a quick way to clear them all and start fresh? Well, we've got some good news for you! Slack has a hidden hack that can help you clear the notifying ping of messages: the Shift+Esc shortcut.

## Why This Matters

In a workspace where conversations are flowing and the business is moving at a fast pace, staying on top of communications is important. However, an overflowing notification panel can be distracting and stress-inducing. That's where this simple shortcut comes in handy.

## How to Use the Shortcut

1.  Open your Slack workspace
2.  Press and hold the Shift key
3.  While holding Shift, press the Esc key
4.  Release both keys

Voilà! All your notifications are now cleared.

## Benefits of Using Shift+Esc

-   Saves time: Clear all Slack notifications with one quick keyboard shortcut
-   Reduces stress: Start with a clean slate whenever you need to remove the noise
-   Improves focus: Cut distractions when picking up important tasks

It's great to stay connected, but it's also important to manage your workload calmly and effectively. The Shift+Esc shortcut in Slack is a small but powerful tool to help you maintain that. Curious on other productivity hacks in Slack, including setting up your Do Not Disturb (DND)? [We compiled nine tips and tricks here](https://www.trythreadly.com/blog/unlock-slack-productivity-with-these-9-must-use-features).

Try it out and experience the satisfaction of a notification-free Slack today!

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