How to Quote in Slack?

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to share and link a message in Slack.

Quick summary

Quoting a message in Slack works by copying a message link and pasting it into another channel or DM, which surfaces the original message as a preview. This method lets teams reference and share context from any conversation without leaving Slack.

Steps

Select the message in your Slack conversation that you want to reference, then click the three vertical dots (more actions menu).
Choose the Copy link option from the drop-down menu to copy the message's direct URL.
Navigate to the channel or DM where you want to share the quoted message.
Paste the link into the message field and hit Enter to send it and display the message preview.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to quote or reference a message in Slack is essential for keeping team conversations clear and contextual. By sharing a direct message link, team members can instantly surface relevant past discussions in any channel or DM without retyping or losing context. This feature reduces miscommunication, speeds up decision-making, and helps distributed teams stay aligned across multiple Slack channels. Mastering Slack message linking improves overall workplace communication efficiency and keeps important information traceable.

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