Meeting
In a meetingA normal short meeting · Clears 30 minutes
Meeting & Conference Slack Statuses
Meeting, training, and conference Slack statuses help teammates decide whether to wait or escalate. Include the event type, expected end time, and whether you are checking Slack.
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Best quick option
In a meetingA normal short meeting · Clears 30 minutesAlso useful: ·
Add to SlackCopy and paste Slack status examples
Pick the version that matches your availability, then set an expiration so the status does not stay up after it stops being true.
Return time
Meeting until 2Giving a specific follow-up time · Clears Until 2pm
Training
In trainingWorkshops, onboarding, or classes · Clears Today
Conference
At a conferenceMulti-day conference attendance · Clears Through Friday
Customer
Customer callA call where interruptions should be limited · Clears 1 hour
Workshop
Workshop, limited SlackLong sessions where you may check between breaks · Clears Half day
Back-to-back
Back-to-back meetingsA dense meeting block · Clears Morning
Presenting
Presenting, not checking SlackWhen you cannot monitor messages · Clears 1 hour
Automate this Slack status
AutoStatus handles meeting statuses best when the timing is explicit. Say “meeting until 2” or “training today until 4” and it sets a status that clears when the event is over.
Try:
In a meeting for 30 minutesAdd to SlackWhat to include in a meeting Slack status
- Include the end time for short meetings.
- Use different wording for meetings, training, conferences, and presenting.
- Say “limited Slack” or “not checking Slack” when response speed matters.
Short meetings
For quick meetings, a simple status with a 30- or 60-minute expiration works best. It should clear automatically when the meeting ends.
Training and workshops
Training usually lasts longer and may include breaks. “In training” or “Workshop, limited Slack” sets a more accurate expectation than just “In a meeting.”
Conferences
Conference statuses should cover the full event window and mention limited availability. Teammates need to know you may not follow normal response patterns.
Plain English prompts to try
These are the kinds of instructions AutoStatus can turn into a Slack status with timing and automatic clearing.
In a meeting for 30 minutesMeeting until 2pmTraining today until 4At a conference through FridayPresenting for one hour, not checking Slack
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Slack status for a meeting?+
Use “In a meeting,” “Meeting until 2,” or “Presenting, not checking Slack.” Add a clear expiration for short meetings.
What should my Slack status say at a conference?+
Use a status like “At a conference” or “Conference, limited Slack” with the event dates or return day.