Slack users can now access pre-configured templates to help start projects faster when using the collaboration app.  The collaboration software maker has built out its app functionality in recent years, expanding its focus from instant messaging to include  task management, workflow automation, voice and video, and document editing features.  The added functions can also introduce more complexity for those that rely heavily on Slack to get work done. With the introduction of templates — available now to customers on paid plans — Slack hopes to make it faster and easier to get up and running with new projects.  “Teams shouldn’t be reinventing the wheel with each new project,” Rob Seaman, senior vice president for product at Slack, said in a blog post Wednesday.

Source: ComputerWorld