How to turn a Slack message into a Workast task

Workast is a task management app that is installed into a Slack workspace. It helps team manage tasks within Slack channels. Workast allows you to create tasks, without leaving Slack. Learn more about Workast here. 

You can create a task from an existing Slack message that has been posted in a channel.

To create your task:

• Mouse over to the right of the text, then click on the 3 horizontal dots ("more actions" button.)
• Select "Create a Task"
• A pop-up will appear, allowing you to create a task.  The Slack message will be the default task title but can be edited.
• You can also add a description by typing into the description field.
• Use the drop-down menus to add a due date, due time and assignee(s) if desired.
• Click "Create" to create the task.  (To cancel the task creation, select "Cancel.")
• The task will then be created.  The standard drop-down message menu is available under the task creation message, to allow for editing if needed.