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Commons features

Everything Commons includes, from a quick message to the meeting that settles it.

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Channels and direct messages

Every conversation in its place.

  • ChannelsPublic and private channels for every project and team.
  • Direct messagesOne-on-one and small group conversations.
  • Notes to selfA private space for drafts and reminders.
  • Topics and detailsWhat the channel is for, pinned at the top.
  • Browse and joinFind channels across your organization.
  • Pinned itemsKey messages and files kept at the top.
  • Mute and favoritesQuiet the noise, star what matters.
  • ArchiveClose a channel and keep its history.
  • Project channelsConversations that sit right beside the project they're about.
  • UnreadsCatch up on everything new in one place.

Messages and threads

Say it clearly, keep it together.

  • ThreadsReply in a thread so channels stay tidy.
  • Also send to channelShare a thread reply with everyone.
  • MentionsCall in a person, a team or the whole channel.
  • ReactionsAnswer with an emoji.
  • Rich formattingBold, lists, quotes and code blocks.
  • Edit and deleteFix a message after you've sent it.
  • Link previewsLinks unfold into rich cards.
  • Links to the workShare a model, a drawing or a frame, and it opens in place.
  • DraftsUnsent messages saved for later.
  • Forward and quoteBring a message into another conversation.
  • Read receipts and typingKnow when you've been seen.
  • Mark unread and remind meCome back to a message later.

Calls and meetings

Meet on the work itself.

  • CallsVoice and video calls straight from any chat.
  • Group callsBring the whole channel into a call.
  • Scheduled meetingsAgendas, invites, reminders and recurring meetings.
  • Instant meetingsStart a meeting in a click.
  • LobbyAdmit guests when you're ready.
  • Pre-join checkTest your camera, microphone and speakers before you go in.
  • Gallery and speaker viewsSee everyone, or focus on who's talking.
  • Pin and spotlightKeep the right person on screen.
  • Raise hand and reactionsSpeak up without interrupting.
  • Host controlsMute all, remove, lock and end for everyone.
  • RolesOrganizers, presenters and attendees.
  • Noise suppressionKeyboards, fans and barking dogs fade away.
  • Background blurKeep the focus on you.
  • Meeting chatNotes and links that stay with the meeting.

Screen sharing and presenting

Show the work, not a picture of it.

  • Screen sharingShare your screen, a window or a tab.
  • Share soundPlay a video with its audio for everyone.
  • Open the project in the callThe real model, drawing, board or timeline, live for everyone.
  • Follow the presenterEveryone's view follows yours, or explores freely.
  • Pinned commentsComments land on the exact part or frame and stay after the call.
  • Hand over controlLet someone else drive.
  • Draw while you shareMark up the screen to point things out.
  • Present slidesPresent a deck with your notes beside it.

Recording, captions and transcripts

Every word, kept.

  • RecordingRecord a meeting when you choose.
  • Recording noticeEveryone is told clearly when recording starts.
  • Live captionsWords on screen as they're spoken.
  • Speakers namedCaptions and transcripts show who said what.
  • TranscriptsThe whole meeting written out, saved and searchable.
  • Jump to the momentClick a line in the transcript to hear it.
  • Meeting recapRecording, transcript, notes and actions in one place.
  • Pause and resumeRecord only what you need.

Whiteboard

An endless canvas for ideas.

  • Endless canvasRoom for every idea, with smooth pan and zoom.
  • Sticky notesColors, sizes and text that fits itself.
  • Shapes and connectorsFlowcharts with lines that stay attached.
  • Pens and markersSketch freely, then erase.
  • Frames and sectionsSplit the board into areas you can present.
  • Live cursorsSee everyone's pointer, with their name.
  • CommentsDiscuss right on the board.
  • Images and filesDrop in pictures and documents.
  • Align and arrangeTidy everything with smart guides.
  • TemplatesRetros, flows and plans ready to fill in.
  • Voting and timersRun a workshop straight from the board.
  • Export the boardShare it as an image.

Wiki and docs

Where decisions and know-how live.

  • Pages and subpagesA shared wiki that grows with the team.
  • Slash commandsType / to add headings, lists, tables and more.
  • BlocksDrag any paragraph, image or table to rearrange it.
  • Real-time editingWrite together, with everyone's cursor in view.
  • Tables and columnsStructure without leaving the page.
  • Callouts and togglesHighlight what matters and fold away the detail.
  • Action itemsTasks in a page, kept in step with ZeroPlan.
  • Mentions of people and pagesLink everything together.
  • Inline commentsDiscuss a sentence without changing it.
  • Page historySee every version and restore any one.
  • TemplatesMeeting notes, specs and handbooks ready to use.
  • Live piecesA table or checklist that stays in sync wherever it's pasted.

Files and Library

Share once, always current.

  • Files linked to LibraryEvery shared file lives in Library, versioned.
  • PreviewsSee images, video, documents and models without downloading.
  • Upload and dragDrop files and folders straight into a chat.
  • Version historyEvery version kept, and any one restored.
  • Share linksChoose who can view and who can edit.
  • Channel filesEvery file shared in a channel, in one place.
  • Recycle binBring back a file you deleted.
  • Manage accessSee who has a file, and stop sharing at any time.

Presence and notifications

Know who's around.

  • PresenceAvailable, busy, in a meeting or away.
  • Status messagesTell people what you're up to.
  • Do not disturbPause notifications when you need to focus.
  • Notification levelsEverything, mentions only or nothing, channel by channel.
  • Activity feedMentions, replies and reactions in one place.
  • Profile cardsWho someone is, their team and their local time.
  • Badge countsSee what's waiting at a glance.

Guests and permissions

The right people, the right access.

  • GuestsInvite clients and partners to a channel or a meeting.
  • RolesOwners, members and guests, each with clear rights.
  • Channel permissionsDecide who can post, share and manage.
  • Invite linksBring people in with a link you control.
  • Private channelsConversations only members can see.
  • Passcodes and lobbyKeep meetings for the people invited.

Lab Partner in Commons

Your partner takes the notes.

  • Meeting notesA clear summary of every meeting, ready when it ends.
  • Action items to tasksDecisions turned into ZeroPlan tasks with owners and dates.
  • Catch me upA summary of the thread or channel you missed.
  • Draft the pageWiki pages written from a conversation.
  • Answer from historyAsk what was decided, and see where.
  • Weekly updateA status post written from real progress.
  • Always yoursEvery change is reviewable, and you can undo it.
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