Slack Canvases are a great way to share information quickly and cleanly, but unfortunately they aren’t available for mobile creation yet.
Since you want something simple and easy to use on your phone, here are a few alternatives that capture the spirit of Slack Canvases:
1. Google Keep:
- Pros: Super simple and user-friendly, great for quick notes, lists, and even audio recordings. You can add images and drawings too. Easy to share with a link.
- How it’s like Canvases: Focuses on visual organization of information in a clean format.
- Sharing: Generate a shareable link that lets others view and even collaborate on the note.
2. Simplenote:
- Pros: Clean, distraction-free interface, focuses on text-based notes, available on many platforms.
- How it’s like Canvases: Prioritizes clarity and conciseness, making information easy to digest.
- Sharing: Share a link for viewing or collaboration.
3. Apple Notes (if you’re on iPhone):
- Pros: Comes built-in, simple to use, supports basic formatting, checklists, and attachments.
- How it’s like Canvases: Easy to organize notes visually with thumbnails.
- Sharing: Share a link with various permission levels (view only, collaborate).
4. Pinterest (for a more visual approach):
- Pros: Excellent for visual collections and mood boards.
- How it’s like Canvases: Organizes information visually using images and short descriptions.
- Sharing: Share boards or individual pins with others.
5. Milanote (for creative projects):
- Pros: Designed for organizing creative projects, allows you to arrange images, links, text, and more on a flexible canvas.
- How it’s like Canvases: Offers a free-form canvas for arranging information visually.
- Sharing: Share boards with collaborators or publicly.
Tips for “Canvas-like” Simplicity:
- Use headings and bullet points: Break up information for easy scanning.
- Add visuals: Images, drawings, or even emojis can make your document more engaging.
- Keep it concise: Focus on the most important information.
- Use a clear layout: Organize information in a logical way.
Hopefully, one of these options will work well for your needs!
Seth Orion Viebrock 