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Can you see how long someone has been away on Slack?

Slack does not provide a specific timestamp or duration for how long someone has been away. You won't see something like "Away for 2 hours" directly in the app.

If you need more detailed information about someone's availability, you might consider:

  1. Sending a Direct Message: Sometimes, people will respond even if they appear away.
  2. Checking Their Custom Status: They might have left a note about when they'll be back.
  3. Using Integrations: Some third-party apps and integrations can provide more detailed tracking of user activity, but these are not built into Slack by default.

While Slack gives you a basic idea of whether someone is available or not, it doesn't show exactly how long they've been away.

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