What happens when you mute a channel in Slack?

Muting a channel in Slack means that you will not receive notifications for new messages posted in that channel. This feature is particularly useful when you want to reduce distractions without leaving the channel altogether. By muting, you can still access the channel and view its messages at your convenience, but you won't be alerted to new activity, allowing you to focus better on your current tasks without interruption.

The other options highlight misunderstandings of the muting function. Although muting means you won't get notifications, it does not delete messages or remove you from the channel. Additionally, muting a channel does not notify other members about your status; it’s a personal setting affecting only your notifications.