Organising a space

A Space is a conversation surface with one message feed. Threads keep replies together inside that feed. Documents and databases live in the separate Canvas section, so a Space does not grow a second navigation system as work accumulates.

Keep the feed useful#

• Start a thread when a topic needs several replies.
• Crosspost one conversation when two Spaces genuinely need the same context; do not copy-and-paste parallel discussions.
• Pin durable conclusions in a Canvas document or database and #mention it from the relevant message. The mention opens the same Canvas direct page for everyone who has access.
• Use unread positioning and thread summaries to resume where you left off.

Membership and visibility#

Default to a public Space when anyone in the workspace may discover and join the conversation. Use a private Space for restricted projects, personnel matters, security incidents, or customer-confidential work. Archive a Space when the conversation is complete; archived Spaces remain readable but stop accepting new posts until reopened.

Canvas is related context, not Space content#

A Canvas manager can grant a Space audience access to a document or database. That means people who can read the Space can also open the Canvas; it does not add a Canvas tab or move the Canvas into the Space. Share the direct Canvas link or mention it in a message when the conversation needs that context.

See also#

• Spaces → Overview for visibility and membership.
• Spaces → Organising across spaces for naming and crossposting.
• Canvas documents / Canvas databases → Overview for durable workspace content.