Tech Tip: Have unread messages appear first in Slack channel by Ryan Johnson Click on your Team Name at the top and Select Preferences: Next, Select Mark as Read: Then choose Start me at the newest message, and mark the channel read OR Start me at the newest message, but leave unseen messages unread. Share this:Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)