# Collaborative Document Editors Slack Added the 'Canvas' Feature to its Chat Platform By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slack-canvas References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/20/23361717/slack-canvas-documents-messaging-google-notion) & [slack](https://slack.com/?gfss)  [Salesforce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matik) announced that it is releasing '[Slack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neat) Canvas' for users in its early testing program. Following this testing period, though, the feature will be accessible to all users. Slack Canvas, at its core, is a real-time collaboration feature that allows each user in a chat room to work on a document simultaneously or asynchronously, if desired. The Slack Canvas will feature a changelog that shows the time and details surrounding edits made by each participant. This is an effective workplace tool that essentially blends the convenience of services like Google Docs with [real-time workplace chat apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-platforms), which is convenient as it will not demand that collaborators link to an external source, as all documents will be accessible directly from Slack. Additionally, Slack noted that this service will be available on the Slack mobile application at launch. Image Credit: Salesforce, Slack ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Collaboration:** Slack Canvas promotes real-time collaboration amongst users. - **In-app Document Editing:** Slack Canvas eliminates the need for external document editing applications. - **Changelog Tracking:** The Slack Canvas Changelog promotes transparency and accountability with tracked edits. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Slack Canvas integrates well with technology industries including software development and IT. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Slack Canvas facilitates collaboration within marketing and advertising teams with real time editing and changelog tracking. - **Education:** Slack Canvas can be utilized for educational purposes, with in-app editing and real-time collaboration between students, professors, and staff alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productivity-Focused Design Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva.md) - [In-Document Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coverseone.md) - [Collaborative AI Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatcanvas.md) - [Rapid Document Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slideoo-10.md) - [Workplace Collaboration Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-team-chat.md) - [Live Collaborative Editing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-co-editing.md) - [AI Collaboration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-canvas.md) - [Remote Team Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-collaboration-platform.md) - [Consolidated Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaboration-platforms.md)